Happy New Year! I truly mean a
HAPPY New Year. May it be a blessed one for you. God has
given me a message for this year, and I'd like to share it with
you.
As many of you may know, the number
five symbolizes grace-God's unearned and undeserved favor, bestowed
upon His people. The number twenty-five, being five times five,
signifies double grace. Additionally, 'twenty' is four times five,
with the number four representing the four corners of the world.
When you combine it all, 2025 symbolizes threefold grace-from God
the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit-descending upon
His children from all directions, even from places you least
expect. Isn't that wonderful news? But....
Recently, I had the privilege of
spending a night in the Karoo, on a sheep farm. The sheep came very
close to our unit, grazing and bleating throughout the day. It was
truly liberating to simply sit and observe them. Sheep are not the
most intelligent animals; they spend their days eating and, when
night falls, they need a shepherd to guide them to the safety of
their fold. In the Bible, God likens us to sheep and Himself to the
Shepherd. In that moment, He spoke to me and said:
"My wish is to bless My children in
2025, to extend My grace toward them, unleashing all that Heaven
has to offer to aid them in living the best life I have imagined
for them. But My children need to be and act like sheep. I want
them to feed on My Word throughout the day, to focus on Me, ask Me
for advice, bring their concerns to Me, praise Me when things work
out, and thank Me for all the blessings. Most importantly, I want
them to listen to My voice calling out to them. I am always
calling, always leading them to the best pastures, always
protecting and looking after My sheep, giving them what is best for
them-not what they think is best, but what I know
is best. Wayward sheep, following their own ideas and not eating
from My pasture, are in danger and might fall prey to what I do not
envision for them. So do not be like them. Feed constantly on My
Word, teachings, and fellowship with other believers, and follow My
voice calling out to you. Then the best for your life will
manifest. Rejoice in this New Year, as I am in charge of your life,
working all things for your good."
May we all be like bleating sheep,
grazing and following the One who knows best. May we all adhere to
this call and be sold out to Him, our Lord and Saviour.
Father thank you for Your promises.
Thank you that we can make it our own. We are so privileged and so
honored to be part of Your sheepfold. May we all follow You
blindly, knowing that You know best! We love You and we accept all
that You have to offer us in this New Year. Amen