FATHER’S anointing in each of us is as specific as our individuality. HIS anointing on me is specific and unique to me and applicable to all of the obstacles and challenges which will confront me in the future. The same is true for you. There is an anointing for every task you undertake which has been directed by HIM. Without the anointing, other tasks are simply burdens without the blessings.
Psalm 133
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard,
The beard of Aaron,
Running down on the edge of his garments.
3 It is like the dew of Hermon,
Descending upon the mountains of Zion;
For there the LORD commanded the blessing—
Life forevermore.
When each of us walk in our anointing, we become in full unity as the Body of Christ. The precious oil of anointing poured out on Aaron was not given sparingly but was meant to include the entire body as it traveled from the head to his garments. It originates from Above and proceeds down to earth. What is the cost of the anointing? Death to the flesh! Jesus died on the cross in order for The Holy Spirit to be sent for the anointing of the disciples. In Luke 24 Jesus spoke:
46 Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day,
47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And you are witnesses of these things.
49 Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”
This power and authority is separate and distinct from what man conveys for it can break the bonds and set the captives free no matter what circumstances we encounter. When FATHER instructs us to act, HIS Anointing is included to insure success. There is power in HIS Word and we must have faith in HIS Ability to fulfill HIS Word in us. When Jesus received power upon High at the time of His baptism, He was now prepared to produce mighty works as a testimony and witness of FATHER to all the earth. By THE SPIRIT Mark wrote in chapter 6:
2 And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands!
Once anointed by FATHER, we too should expect mighty works in our calling. HIS anointing does not rely on our individual strength or raw intellect. We rely on FATHER’S inherent power to cause HIS Word to accomplish HIS Intent. Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Philippians chapter 4:
13 I can do all things through Christ (His anointing: power and authority) who strengthens me.
The anointing of THE SPIRIT brings joy. If you are truly anointed in your walk, you will experience joy as you proceed. If there is no anointing, your daily walk becomes a burden. Those who are called of FATHER to come into unity should be excited and joyful in their daily walk. It is written by THE SPIRIT in Act chapter 13:
52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
And in Luke chapter 10:
21 At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.”
I am excited about what will unfold this year as I believe those who are called and anointed will be drawn together in a much closer relationship. Each will contribute the fruit of their anointing to the Body in some manner and they will do it with joy. Those who truly Love FATHER but have felt somewhat isolated in the past should experience a change which will encourage unity among the brethren by serving others in a greater fashion. Jesus told the disciples to tarry until the anointed power arrived to enable them to minister effectively. We too must be endued with power from on High. As a result, we will be drawn to unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We will all be followers of Christ alone and not traditions of men. FATHER’S anointing will bring forth unity which cannot be broken and true joy will be widespread among the brethren as a result.