Prayer: Father, there are certain things that You have ordained as holy. The act of anointing was one of those actions, prescribed by You. May we take heed, listen, and apply. Amen.
Reading: Psalm 133 key: vs. 2
2 It is like the precious oil upon the head,
coming down upon the beard—Aaron’s beard—
coming down on the collar of his robes.
Attention: Have you ever been anointed? Have you ever witnessed someone being anointed? Has anyone ever told you about the process of anointing?
The first thing we need to know about anointing, is that it was instituted by Adonai. The first mention of the holy process of anointing is found in Exodus 30:2-33, where Adonai gives instructions to Moses on how to make a holy anointing oil. The prescription or formula is given Moses with exact measurements for every element. The holy oil was to be used on the priests, the “Tent of Meeting, the Ark of the Testimony, as well as the table and all its articles, the menorah and tis articles, the altar of incense, the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin also with its stand.”
We also see examples of Moses anointing Aaron and his sons (Leviticus 8:12), and Samuel anointing King Saul (1 Samuel 10:1), and his replacement, David (1 Samuel 16:12b-13). Anointing was a sign, a confirmation of Adonai’s hand upon the anointed.
Did you know that you are anointed? You may never have had someone anoint you in the physical but here is what John records:
“As for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about all things—and it is true and not a lie—and just it has taught you, abide in Him (1 John 2:27).”
We are anointed by Yeshua’s anointing when He comes into our lives. This is the confidence we have that we are taught from the point of salvation by the Holy Spirit when we engage in studying the scriptures. The Holy Spirit becomes our divine mentor, teaching us all things.
Another point about anointing. Jacob (James), tells us in his book, “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of Messiah’s community, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord (Jacob 5:13- 14).”
As followers of Yeshua, we have an opportunity to make application of the holy anointing process which can bring healing to the sick.
Action: Anointing was appointed by Adonai. I will anoint as shown in scriptures in the name of the Lord.
Yield: I will anoint in Yeshua’s name.
Engage: I will anoint in Yeshua’s name.
Relationship: To Adonai alone is all the glory.
Prayer: Father, You have anointed for centuries and You continue to anoint in the Holy Spirit. May I apply that which You have appointed. Amen.
Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
21 Now it is God who establishes us with you in Messiah. He anointed us, 22 set His seal on us, and gave us the Ruach in our hearts as a pledge.
Music Video: Jesus Culture – Anointing (Lyrics)
Remember, “Abide in Yeshua, today!”