The Anointing of the Holy Spirit

Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 

who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.  

1 Corinthians 1:21-22

God anoints people for specific positions or callings in ministry. For example, the positions of the priests were determined "by reason of the anointing" 

And the Lord spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever. Numbers 18:8

The New Testament makes it clear that God gives different spiritual gifts and callings to believers. 

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;  Ephesians 4:11

You must know your personal calling of God, your spiritual gifts, and your specific purpose in God's plan in order to walk in the anointing of the Holy Spirit. If you try to serve in a position for which you have neither been called nor anointed by God, you most surely will experience difficulty.

This brings us to another important point about anointing...

> WALK IN YOUR OWN ANOINTING

God anoints people to specific spiritual offices, positions, and callings. Many believers fail because they do not recognize this fact. They try to perform ministries to which they have neither been called nor anointed:

      Numbers 16: When Korah and his men claimed to have the same anointing as Moses, God proved differently.

      Numbers 17. God proved His anointing rested upon Aaron in a special way.

      1 Samuel 13:8-14: When King Saul tried to serve in an office for which he had received no anointing, he was judged and rejected by God.

      Acts 19:13-16: When the seven sons of a priest named Sceva tried to minister in an anointing they did not possess, they experienced difficulties.

Minister in your own anointing or you will be ineffective and experience great difficulties in ministry.

>  EXPECT OPPOSITION

If you are anointed by God you can expect opposition from Satan and his forces, as well as ungodly men:

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed. . .   Psalms 2:2

Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.  Psalms 89:51

Ungodly forces want to hinder you because they know it is the anointed ministry which accomplishes God's purposes.

David speaks of "fresh oil", which is symbolic of the fresh, continued anointing of God:

But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn; I shall be anointed with fresh oil.  Psalms 92:10

You maintain a fresh anointing of God's power through continually experiencing these three types of anointing: 

THE LEPER'S ANOINTING                                                                   

            Relationship:

Your anointing will not be fresh unless your personal relationship with God is maintained. You must keep in contact with God through prayer and Bible study if you are to hear His voice, serve Him, and walk in His ways. Ministering in position and power without relationship will result in losing your own experience and becoming a castaway:

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.  1 Corinthians 9:27

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but He that doeth the will of my Father which is in Heaven.  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.   Matthew 7:21-23

THE PRIEST'S ANOINTING                                                                  

Holines:

You must maintain a life of holiness if you are to experience the fresh anointing of God upon your ministry. You must be morally pure and be a person of integrity and honesty in every aspect of your life and ministry.

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Hebrews 12:14

THE LEADER'S ANOINTING

            Position And Power:

You must serve in the position to which God has called you. You must not emulate (imitate) the ministries and callings of others. You also must experience the continual infilling of the Holy Spirit which assures spiritual power for the tasks God has given you.

You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.   John 15:16

These three anointings function together to keep God's anointing fresh in your life:

      >     Without relationship, you cannot experience power and you will not be able to live a holy life.

>      To stress holiness apart from power will result in legalism.

>      To have power and position without living a holy life will put you into a situation of ministering to others while becoming a "castaway" yourself.

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