Leviticus 16:8 (ESV)

And Aaron shall cast lots over the two goats, one lot for the LORD and the other lot for Azazel.

In today’s verse, we see two goats presented: one was offered to God as a sacrifice, and the other was sent to “Azazel.” This second goat was not sacrificed. It was simply a carrier or a courier bearing bad news, representing the release of the sins of God’s people to be delivered to Azazel, the demon that controls the desert and is responsible for every problem on Earth.

The goat that goes to the desert to Azazel is called the “scapegoat”, meaning it took the sins of the congregation immediately when it was offered by the high priest. Our Lord Jesus Christ became our ultimate scapegoat who bore our sins on the cross. The moment you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, your sins were forgiven. You are now free from the guilt of the past. Live in the newness of Christ’s redemption which has set you free, and take hold of the benefits of being a child of God. Praise the Lord!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am a child of God; I have no alliance with the enemy or his agents. I walk in the liberty of being a child of God. I am above sickness and infirmities; I live a life of divine health in Jesus’ name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Leviticus 16:10