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The Transition From Oil to The Holy Spirit
Intro – In the Old Testament, the anointing is represented by the oil. It is poured on the object (temple, person) for consecration (first), then Service (second). The physical oil was only a shadow. The Holy Spirit is the substance behind the symbol. What oil did outwardly in the ancient times, the Spirit does inwardly in the believer, He sets him/her apart for use.
The New Covenant Anointing – The Anointing Within
Luke 4:18 - 18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
Acts 10:38 – 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
Word Study: “Upon Me” – /epi/ in, over, at…�It speaks of one upon whom anything is imposed, as a burden, office, duty, �or of one on whom an obligation has been laid
Anoint = /chrió/ to smear or rub with oil; The anointing signals divine endorsement and the supernatural equipment necessary for the Christian life and ministry.
Anointing as A Rub-Off Versus Service
�Many people think anointing is first for power or ministry assignment. But the very first biblical instance teaches that Anointing is birthed in devotion before it is ever expressed in service. It is not just what we do, it is the smell that permeates the atmosphere around us. The aura that commands function, obedience and holy presence.
People can sense God around you just as dogs can sense fear around us.�
Luke 4: 22 – And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?”
2Cor.2:15 – 15For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.
Webster Dictionary define Aroma as a subtle, pervasive quality or atmosphere:
It marks a divine influence that follows and makes us spiritually noticeable.
The anointing rests on our lives as believers but its flow can be hindered. Its freshness can become stale. Its fragrance can be bottle in a jar (unforgiveness, pride, arrogance, worldliness, distractions)
The Anointing Flows From The Head
Psalms 133:2 – 1Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!a 2It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes
The Anointing flows through honor, maturity, our office (area of assignment) public respect.
What Receives the Anointing? The Priest’s Robe
Aaron’s priestly robe represent ministry, worship, service, assignment. �These garments absorbs to oil. The Anointing pours on and saturates our ministry & functions.
When our robes are soaked with the oil, our worship carries weight, prayer carries fire, preaching carries power, service carries Grace, the church moves in supernatural ease.
In Context… Believers’ Gathering�
Psalms 133:2 – 1Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!a 2It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes
Unity is the Key word here. We are already united in Christ (Gal.2:20, Rom 6:3-5, Eph.1:11) So the anointing abide in us (1Jn.2:27)
But the flow of the anointing in our lives is tied to the presence of unity among believers in a gathering/church.
Unity lets the oil keep flowing. Division blocks the flow.
Note:
Unity in a church is not organizational. It is not agreement. It is corporate consecration. Every individual is oiled so the flow moves seamlessly.
Eph.4:3 – 3Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. NLT
and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. BSB
How do you cultivate the anointing?