The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit

12 Pages·2015·1.28 MB·English

by  Alex Gray

21 One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was
baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit, in
bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said,
“You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”
Luke 3: 21-22
Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power.
Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. 15 He taught
regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone
Luke 4:14-15
The Spirit of the Sovereign L is on me,
ORD
because the L has anointed me
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to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,[a]
2 to proclaim the year of the L ’s favor
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and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the L
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for the display of his splendour.
What is the anointing all about?
The Old Testament contains a clear pattern of the anointing of priests,
prophets and kings, such anointing being with oil made according to the
recipe which God gave to Moses. It was to signify a setting apart, being
chosen by God.
How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers
live together in harmony! For harmony is as
precious as the anointing oil that was poured
over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and
onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as
refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that
falls on the mountains of Zion. And there
the L has pronounced his blessing, even life
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everlasting.
Psalm 133
What is the anointing all about?
It is knowing the supernatural presence of God upon us, being aware
of His presence with us. A physical experience where we feel the
warm presence and glow of God upon our body.
• Like the oil running down Aaron’s beard, we need the anointing of the Holy Spirit;
• We need the anointing – the Holy Spirit! He is the one who breaks the heavy yoke,
brings freedom to the captives, sets free the oppressed and releases healing
and miracles.
“The flow of the anointing oil provokes intense worship”
― Thea Harris, Pour the Oil
The anointing is God's ability in you to enable you to do
something with ease, without it being a struggle.
Jesus is the ANOINTED ONE, but we share in His
anointing.
’But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.’
1 John 2:20
‘But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no
need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about
everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.’
1 John 2:27
‘It is God who enables us, along with you, to stand firm for Christ. He has
commissioned us, 22 and he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy
Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything he has
promised us.’
2 Corinthians 1:21
How do we know God’s anointing?
‘As a result of the
apostles’ work, sick
people were brought
out into the streets
on beds and mats so
that Peter’s shadow
might fall across
some of them as he
went by.’
Acts 5:15
How do we know God’s anointing?
‘When handkerchiefs
or aprons that had
merely touched his
skin were placed on
sick people, they
were healed of their
diseases, and evil
spirits were
expelled.’
Acts 19:12