During a recent Sunday School class discussion, there were comments on how to forgive those who wrong you or for whatever reason, you don't like or don't want to be around.
One comment has stayed with me and I would like to share it with you:
When there is someone that you need to forgive (for any reason), or just accept, imagine that Jesus is standing behind them and saying to you, "I love them".
This is a very interesting exercise and I have to admit it is working for me.
Amen
Asking for a fresh anointing from God every day can be a blessing to you. Anointing for healing, wisdom, provision, free from debt, safety, increased faith and blessings. Anointing to just get through the day. Hallelujah !
What is anointing? I'm so glad you asked. Actually, whether you had asked or not, I was going to tell you anyway.
Anointing is the ritual act of pouring aromatic oil over a person's head or entire body. The term is also used to relate to acts of sprinkling or smearing a person or object with a perfumed oil, milk, butter or other fat. (I favor olive oil and a "cross" mark made with my thumb on the forehead of any person I am anointing.) Sharing these oils is commonly an act of hospitality. They are used to introduce a divine influence to rid persons and things of dangerous spirits and demons believed to cause disease. This has been recorded from early times.
As a verb, synonyms are: consecrate, sanctify, bless, ordain, hallow.
As a noun, this is a sacrament using oil and the recitation of prayer administered [by a priest] to a person who is very ill or dying.
I object with this act being performed only by religious "authority" (such as a priest); that was a necessity before Jesus became our High Priest. It's a matter of the anointing of the spirit. Those believers in Christ Jesus are anointed by God through the spirit and we do not need anyone to act for us; we have the anointing on us. I Jn 2:27 To perform anointing has nothing to do with education or knowledge. As long as we walk according to the inner anointing of the Spirit, we will know God's will and be acquainted with God's work. Thus, we are capable of doing these works just as Jesus disciples were instructed. Mary performed the anointing of Jesus feet. Jn 12:3
The origin of anointing comes from ancient shepherds who would pour oil over the head of sheep to make it too slippery for insects (ie: lice) to get near the ears of their sheep which, untreated, could cause the pests to burrow into the head causing death. Anointing became used for protection, blessing and empowerment.
The N.T. Greek word (chrio) implicates consecration for office or religious service. Another Greek word for anoint (aleipho) signifies God's blessing or call on that person's life. Ex 29:7, 40:9, II Kings 9:6, Eccl 9:8, Jms 5:14
(The oil itself does not have any power; only God. The oil is just a symbol of what God is doing.)
Another meaning of the word is "chosen one". Jesus was anointed by God, with the Holy Spirit for His life mission. Lk 4:18&19, Acts 10:38 All the kings of Israel were anointed to their position.
After Jesus left the earth, He gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Now all Christians are anointed. Jn 14:16, I Jn 2:20, II Cor 1:21&22
Jesus anointing has come upon His followers, believers today. I Jn 2:27 When you call upon Jesus' name, the anointing is released on you. When spoken, His name is like ointment. Call on Jesus and watch His anointing release deliverance, provision, healing, protection and make you whole. Ro 10:13 Our anointing is increased by spending time with Him.
Note: Grain offerings were to have olive oil poured onto the fine flour and frankincense added. Oil commonly refers to the Holy Spirit. (I am reminded that, shortly after His birth, Jesus was presented with gold, frankincense and myrrh. Frankincense is an oil used to relieve stress, anxiety and pain. Myrrh is an aromatic resin or gum used as an incense. We all know what gold is; Jesus is more precious than gold./Wisdom is more precious than gold.) The grain offering speaks of Jesus sacrifice and oil speaks of anointing of the Holy Spirit. The grain offering of fine flour (Jesus is the Bread of Life) which had oil poured on it, is Jesus' as man being anointed by the Holy Spirit - which is a sweet fragrance to God, His Father.
For Healing: Acts 10:38, Jms 15:14, Mk 6:13, Lk 10:33&34 Spiritual, physical and emotional healing through anointing.
For revelation: Ex 25:6 Take away the dark and replace it with the light of knowledge through Christ's life.
For provision: I Kgs 17:14 This widow had oil overflowing to sell, share and use.
For financial freedom: II Kgs 4:1-7 Another widow freed of debt with the blessing of oil that paid off all her bills. God's anointing oil.
For deliverance: Ps 23:1-5 David was saved time and again from his enemies.
For faith: Isa 21:5 Our shield of faith must be activated by anointing. We accept anointing through our faith which is increased by the anointing. This cycle starts with just a mustard seed of faith and is enriched by anointing.
For blessings: Ps 133 Verse 3 reveals a blessing of life forever. Today, this blessing is ours.
His promises are true. II Cor 1:20
Have an anointed day through the blessing Jesus bestowed on us through the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Good morning!
It's a bit cloudy where I am today. But, that is keeping the hot summer temperatures down. There is always something good to be found - even on a cloudy day.
Have you ever noticed that no one that Jesus healed doubted his healing? None questioned or hesitated when Jesus said, "take up your bed and walk", "Lazarus, come forth", "go, your faith has made you whole", "get up", "go, and sin no more".
He commanded the storms to stop and they did. He commanded demons to depart - they did. He commanded water to turn to wine - it did. He commanded fish to jump into Peter's net - they did. He prayed five fish into enough to feed 5,000 people with a lot left over. So much more words He spoke and "it was so".
He told the men He called to "follow me" and they did. They just got up and went with Him. There was no question, no hesitation.
I like to think about the commanding presence He had. In Song of Songs, the writer tells us He was like the cedars of Lebanon; stout and straight.
As the King of Kings, Lord of Lords and Son of the Almighty God of the Universe, He was royalty of royalty. I can imagine His regal demeanor. We are told there was nothing unusual about His appearance; he looked like every other 30 year old Hebrew man of the day. After all, He was able to disappear into the crowd when He needed to. Neither His clothes or His looks were different. But, oh the manner in which He spoke!
Why can't we see Him this way? Why do we make Him weak and "pretty" in our eyes? even blonde with blue eyes? (I am sure He had intense eyes. After all, He can see into your very soul.)
Crowds of people flocked to Him - by the hundreds. Many were captivated and became the foundation of the greatest religious movement ever known. Christianity swept the globe and has maintained it's will-not-die presence to this day. Because of the man from heaven that was not doubted by those who experienced Him.
May you ask Him for your healing and may He open your eyes to see Him more and more every day.
Amen
Sometimes we just need to hear it.
We definitely need to know it.
Are you depressed? Sad? Confused? Lost? Lonely? Lost control?
Talk to God.
I know, it sounds too simple. It is a cliche'. Maybe it's a cliché because it works. He loves you as an individual. He knew you in your mother's womb. He knows every thought you have and loves you anyway. He cannot not love you. He is the total capsulation of love.
You don't have to go to a great cathedral and use fancy words. Talk to Him while you work. Sit down with a cup of tea and talk to Him. Worried coworkers will think you crazy? Just project your thoughts His way. He can read your mind. He knows the secrets in your heart and mind that you have buried. He understands what you feel. Of course He will hear you. We so often underestimate Him.
Read His word. Don't know where to start? John is a great book. Try the Palms or Proverbs. You can find reassurance and answers there. What day of the month is it? Pick that number and read that Psalm or that chapter of Proverbs. He will speak to you.
Think of how much He loves you. A mighty spiritual being that lives outside of time and space made Himself a minute speck of flesh and blood to become acquainted with what it feels like to be human. He left His place of serene paradise to come to this earth of pain and suffering to know you; to spend time with people; and, He enjoyed life.
Then, He made the ultimate sacrifice to be tortured beyond recognition and die in agony so we might have a chance to know that serenity in paradise with Him forever.
Think on the calm, quiet, still, order and health He offers you. Just sit and think about it.
What do you need? Ask Him for it. Nothing fancy here, either. All you need to do is think what you need and direct those thoughts toward Him. He already knows but just wants enough faith from you for you to ask. Your Father wants to give you your hearts desires; to see you happy and well.
Then, thank Him. Thank Him and go on with your day believing that this Man/God loves you so much that your slightest want or need is His absolute joy to give you.
Jesus loves YOU
What a beautiful God we have.
Amen
Anointing is the ritual act of pouring aromatic oil over a person's head or entire body. The term is also used to relate to acts of sprinkling or smearing a person or object with a perfumed oil, milk, butter or other fat. (I favor olive oil and a "cross" mark made with my thumb on the forehead of any person I am anointing.) Sharing these oils is commonly an act of hospitality. They are used to introduce a divine influence to rid persons and things of dangerous spirits and demons believed to cause disease. This has been recorded from early times.
Note: Grain offerings were to have olive oil poured onto the fine flour and frankincense added. Oil commonly refers to the Holy Spirit. (I am reminded that, shortly after His birth, Jesus was presented with gold, frankincense and myrrh. Frankincense is an oil used to relieve stress, anxiety and pain. Myrrh is an aromatic resin or gum used as an incense. We all know what gold is; Jesus is more precious than gold./Wisdom is more precious than gold.) The grain offering speaks of Jesus sacrifice and oil speaks of anointing of the Holy Spirit. The grain offering of fine flour (Jesus is the Bread of Life) which had oil poured on it, is Jesus' as man being anointed by the Holy Spirit - which is a sweet fragrance to God, His Father.
Have you ever noticed that no one that Jesus healed doubted his healing? None questioned or hesitated when Jesus said, "take up your bed and walk", "Lazarus, come forth", "go, your faith has made you whole", "get up", "go, and sin no more". 
