GOD'S ANOINTING AND APPOINTING

ANOINTING AND APPOINTING TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: “You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation; His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). DAILY FIRE! God has established me and anointed me! Anointing and appointing go together. The only people anointed were those selected for a particular task, especially that of priest or king. It was not an experience for mere emotional enjoyment.  Anointing did not signify that a special level of holiness had been attained. The anointing was given solely to equip and condition ordinary people to serve the Lord. The anointing was not available apart from service. Today, the anointing is for all believers, for all are to serve: we are “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9). Note carefully that anointing is not a kind of emotional pleasure, but it comes into activity when we serve.  David did not feel anointed in any particular sense: but when he faced Goliath, his anointing became apparent. Samson became strong only when he went into action for God; then the Spirit of God came upon him. A strong man does not feel his strength when he is sitting down: only when he exerts himself.  Look for every opportunity to “serve” the Lord today; and watch the anointing from God rise up big within you! Taken from Daily Fire Devotional: 365 Days in God’s Word by Reinhard Bonnke. Copyright © 2016 by Reinhard Bonnke. Use by permission of Whitaker House. www.whitakerhouse.com

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