The Beloved Disciple wrote by THE SPIRIT in the Revelation of Jesus Christ, chapter 14:
1 Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father’s name written on their foreheads.
2 And I heard a voice from heaven, like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of loud thunder. And I heard the sound of harpists playing their harps.
3 They sang as it were a new song before the throne, before the four living creatures, and the elders; and no one could learn that song except the hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed from the earth.
4 These are the ones who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.
5 And in their mouth was found no deceit, for they are without fault before the throne of God.
Everyone who has studied Scripture wants to be counted among the 144,000 Sons (sons and daughters). Often, they look to align themselves with groups of believers who have discovered this group mentioned in the above passage as though they will become qualified by their membership. There are religions who lay claim to the 144,000 and if you don’t belong to their church, you are out of luck. FATHER is not moved by man’s doctrines or bias. FATHER will select each of this group based on the individual’s maturity and fruitfulness.
To be pleasing unto FATHER we must change internally rather than expect our membership in a group to be the deciding factor in qualifying as one of the sons. We must place our trust in the Blood of Jesus Christ (the Lamb), unconditionally Love all, and walk in mature faith by fully trusting FATHER’S Word. Many will begin the process of maturing, but most will fall away and allow the cares of the world to enter in and choke the Word. It takes commitment and perseverance to come to full maturity. These writings are intended to serve as an encouragement to those who are willing to sacrifice all and wholly follow Jesus Christ and become one of His disciples.
The reward for becoming a mature Son or Daughter is immense. FATHER promises a long life in Psalm 91:
14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”
A mature son understands that there will be adversity and trials but knows FATHER will deliver him out of all the challenges set before him. FATHER’S redemptive promises will become operational in his life and he will walk with sufficiency, healing, and restoration as the adversary attempts to challenge his (or her) calling. This disciple of Jesus Christ is no longer moved by circumstances but is only moved by FATHER’S Word. As he proceeds in his calling, he becomes a beacon of light to help guide others toward salvation and the other redemptive promises.
Upon their maturity, the Sons are able to fulfill the commission expressed by Jesus Christ in Mark chapter 16:
15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
As each of us individually matures, we become equipped to fulfill this great commission. Let us not deviate from our commitment toward full maturity as Sons and Daughters of THE MOST HIGH.