The 144,000 and Their Mission of the Loud Cry

Yes, the 144,000 are the faithful members of Jesus' sheepfold who are called to proclaim the loud cry of the third angel's message to call others out of BabylonTTAM 15.1+1.

The 144,000 and the Sheepfold 🐑

The 144,000 are the living saints who follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth and are redeemed from among men through a special translation at Christ's coming18MR 27.3+1. They enter the sheepfold through the only true door, which is Jesus Christ Himself John 10:7-9DA 477.2. These individuals are characterized by their perfect reflection of Christ’s image and the fact that no guile is found in their mouths18MR 27.3+1. They are a "little flock" to whom it is the Father's good pleasure to give the kingdom Luke 12:32EVRR493.

The Mission of the Loud Cry 📢

The 144,000 have a vital role in the closing work of the gospel through the following actions:

• Proclaiming the Final Warning: The third angel’s message is to be proclaimed with a loud voice to prepare a people to stand in the last daysPH151 23.3+1.

• Calling People Out of Babylon: As the message swells into a loud cry, honest souls still in fallen churches will hear the call to "come out of her, my people" and will take their stand with the remnant Revelation 18:4EW 261.1+1.

• Lightening the Earth with Glory: This movement is attended by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit—the latter rain—which gives power to the message until the whole earth is lightened with God's gloryLDE 200.2+2.

• Gathering the Great Multitude: While the 144,000 are a specific, limited number sealed in the last days, their work helps gather a great multitude from all nations who have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb Revelation 7:9-14EVRR493+1.

Preparation for the Work ✨

To be part of this company and effectively give the loud cry, one must undergo a deep work of heart preparation:

1. Purification: We must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of GodTSDF 189.2+1.

2. Receiving the Seal: The 144,000 are distinguished by having the seal of the living God, which is the Father's name, written in their foreheads Revelation 14:1CIS 359.4+1.

3. Reflecting Righteousness: The loud cry is essentially the revelation of the righteousness of Christ, which must be lived out by the messengerMMM 351.3+1.

4. Humble Service: God often chooses humble instruments from the "sheepfold," the "plow," or the "vineyard" rather than the self-important to finish His work 2 Samuel 7:817LtMs, Ms 166, 1902, par. 13+1.

Ultimately, those who follow the Lamb in trustful, loving obedience on earth will have the privilege of standing with Him on Mount Zion and singing the new song that no one else can learn Revelation 14:33SM 424.2+1.