I was reflecting on this passage this morning and on the importance and significance of being chosen.
We have been equipped for greatness and can use, at our disposal, the power of anointing oil.
God outlines a clear desire and plan for each of us:
“For the Lord will comfort Zion; He will comfort all her waste places.
And He will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord.
Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song or instrument of praise.” Isaiah 51:3 AMPC
We have all been predestined since the beginning of the world to thrive and to make an impact for the kingdom in this dispensation of time.
Even with that predestined purpose, we, as leaders, face many obstacles that could hinder our progress.
But throughout the scriptures, we see examples of how the use of anointed oil is a weapon and signifies that we are “different”!
We are not average nor ordinary!
If we feel sick, scripture guides us:
“Is anyone among you sick? He should call in the church elders (the spiritual guides). And they should pray over him, anointing him with oil in the Lord’s name. And the prayer [that is] of faith will save him who is sick, and the Lord will restore him; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” James 5:14-15 AMPC
If we feel fear, we are reminded:
“Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.” Psalm 23:4-5 AMPC
When we need reassurance, we read:
“You have loved righteousness [You have delighted in integrity, virtue, and uprightness in purpose, thought, and action] and You have hated lawlessness (injustice and iniquity). Therefore God, [even] Your God (Godhead), has anointed You with the oil of exultant joy and gladness above and beyond Your companions. [Ps. 45:6, 7.]” Hebrews 1:9 AMPC
When God promotes us, we are equipped for the responsibilities:
“Then take the garments and put on Aaron the long and sleeved tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod and the breastplate, and gird him with the skillfully woven girding band of the ephod. And you shall put the turban or miter upon his head and put the holy crown upon the turban. Then take the anointing oil and pour it on his head and anoint him.” Exodus 29:5-7 AMPC
Lastly, when we need favor, the anointing prepares us to receive:
“Wash and anoint yourself therefore, and put on your best clothes and go down to the threshing floor, but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.” Ruth 3:3 AMPC
Whatever our needs, the Lord has already provided for us. We just need to use, trust in and remember the power of anointing oil.
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel.
And Samuel said to Jesse, The Lord has not chosen any of these.
Then [he] said to Jesse, Are all your sons here? [Jesse] said, There is yet the youngest; he is tending the sheep.
Samuel said to Jesse, Send for him; for we will not sit down to eat until he is here. Jesse sent and brought him. David had a healthy reddish complexion and beautiful eyes, and was fine-looking.
The Lord said [to Samuel], Arise, anoint him; this is he.
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward.
And Samuel arose and went to Ramah.”
1 Samuel 16:10-13 AMPC
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