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.

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Leviticus 16:10

Psalm 138:2 (KJV)

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

God’s power is limited to the confines of His Word. This simply means God will not do anything outside of His Word. The scope of God’s intervention in your life—whether in your business, family, finances, or health—is determined by how you apply His Word. It is important for you to understand that God specifically said that the Word that proceeds out of His mouth will not return to Him empty but accomplish the purpose for which He sent it.

How often and consistently are you speaking God’s Word over your life? The Bible says, “I wish above all things that you prosper and be in good health, even as your soul prospers” (3 John 2). Claim every promise you see in God’s Word, and speak it over your children, your health, and your business. God expects you to walk in divine health. If your health is failing, speak God’s Word and you shall see health return to you in this Year of the Chainbreaker.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I stand on the authority of God’s Word. I decree and declare my family lives in good health, my business will prosper, and I shall hear good news every day of my life in Jesus’ name! Amen.

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1 Kings 8:29

Isaiah 65:24 (KJV)

And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Today’s scripture reminds us that before we even pray, God has already answered. Whilst we are still speaking, He is at work. God knows what you will pray for before you utter it. He already knows you need your tuition. He is already zooming in on that marriage before you laid that payer request at the altar. God sees you in that state of constant worry because of diabetes and blood pressure. Yet He still says pray!

Many Christians struggle with prayer, but from the beginning, God declared, “Let them have dominion” (Genesis 1:26), giving mankind full authority to rule the earth and dominate. The “them” there includes you. So, for God to do anything on planet Earth, He needs your permission, which is granted through prayer. When you neglect prayer, you withhold access to God to deal with your problem. Now you understand how vital it is to pray without ceasing. Your prayers release God’s power into your life!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

Nothing and no one will stop me from praying. I grant God access to challenge my challenges and set me free. My prayers carry divine authority, and I shall see breakthroughs in Jesus’ mighty name! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 91:15