Psalm 23:5b: … you anoint my head with oil …
What Does it Mean to be Anointed?
• Anointed by God: (internal) When God’s Holy Spirit gives you insight, ability, stamina, authority, or protection that you don’t normally have in order to do a job that God has chosen you to do.
• Anointed by people: (external) When someone prayerfully applies some oil to your body as an outward sign of what God is doing inside you.
(In the Bible, oil is often used as a symbol of God’s approval, presence, blessing, power, comfort, healing, joy, favor, prosperity, and authority. It’s a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s presence.)
Facts about God’s Anointing:
1. When God appoints me, He anoints me!
(1 Samuel 16:22-23)
2. God’s anointing makes me a better person!
(1 Samuel 10:1 & 6-7)
3. God’s anointing makes difficult tasks easier!
(1 Samuel 17:36)
4. God’s anointing makes the impossible possible!
(1 Samuel 17:48-50)
5. God anoints my life to bless others!
(1 Samuel 17:50-51)
6. For every new challenge, I need a fresh anointing!
Psalm 139:23-34: Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting …
Truths to Remember about Anointing:
When God anoints your endeavour: it brings success. (Genesis 39:2)
When God anoints your body: it brings health. (James 5:14-16)
