Know His Anointing
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’ÄúSamuel took the flask of olive oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers. The Lord’Äôs Spirit came over David and stayed with him from that day on.’Äù
1 Samuel 16:13
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When the Lord calls us to ministry we’Äôre filled with His anointing.¬Ý We’Äôre filled with passion and enabled to accomplish in His power and authority.¬Ý But a word of warning: we must be on guard not to fall into the snare of self-righteous pride or become critical and judgmental.¬Ý Prayer is crucial in order to know that we’Äôre doing exactly what God’Äôs called us to and to know that our calling isn’Äôt necessarily another’Äôs.¬Ý
A lack of understanding comes from lack in prayer.¬Ý God will give insight concerning the ministry anointing upon others and ourselves if we sincerely seek it.¬Ý Our energies should be invested in prayer not in critical conversation.¬Ý
Would we have ridiculed a sling and five stones against a giant because it looked ridiculous?¬Ý Would we have determined it foolishness to follow Joshua marching around Jericho since it hadn’Äôt been done before?¬Ý Would we have considered Jesus a heretic for presuming to peel away man’Äôs religious overtures and reveal true Christian living?¬Ý No!
Okay, what’Äôs our attitude toward pastor’Äôs sermons or ministry direction?¬Ý How do we feel about the new (different) direction in church?¬Ý What’Äôs in our heart (mind) during worship?¬Ý Are we excited for all God’Äôs doing or regurgitating and chewing on all we don’Äôt agree with?¬Ý Solution: step aside, get on our knees and seek Him.
A puzzle has many pieces which when put together forms one picture.¬Ý We may not understand each other’Äôs passion and direction, but in prayer we’Äôll see how each piece fits.¬Ý God’Äôs puts everything together for good.¬Ý His anointing is powerful; walk in it!
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Past Lighthouse Living Entries:
May 9, 2012 Know His Annointing
April 18, 2012 This Day's Needs
February 29, 2012 Something New
February 22, 2012 Something New
February 15, 2012 Something New
February 8, 2012 Something New
February 1, 2012 Something New
January 25, 2012 A Perfect World
December 21, 2011 Create Impact
December 14, 2011 Unspeakable Love
December 7, 2011 That's A Wrap
November 30, 2011 Give Gift of HOPE
November 23, 2011 Foot Washing
November 16, 2011 Anti-Depression
November 2, 2011 Investment Portfolio
October 19, 2011 Take A Closer Look
October 12, 2011 A Deliberate God
September 21, 2011 Learning To Lean
September 7, 2011 Drink More Water
August 17, 2011 Stones of Provision
August 10, 2011 Chasing Rainbows
August 3, 2011 Great Expectations
June 29, 2011 One Nation Under God
June 22, 2011 Are You Listening?
June 15, 2011 You've Got Talent
April 27, 2011 Be Careful Little Mouth
April 20, 2011 Nothing To Save
March 23, 2011 Make Your Stand
March 9, 2011 Under Construction
Feb. 23, 2011 Use It OR Lose It
Feb. 16, 2011 What's On The Menu
Feb. 9, 2011 Meek Isn't Milk Toast
Feb. 2, 2011 Joy Comes In The Mourning
Jan. 5, 2011 Peacemakers VS Piece-makers
Dec. 8, 2010 Star Light, Star Bright
Oct. 27, 2010 Intended Purpose
Oct. 13, 2010 Today Is The Day
Sept. 22, 2010 Undiscovered Treasures
August 11, 2010 Spiritual Eyes
August 4, 2010 Heart of Worship
June 30, 2010 Structurally Sound
May 12, 2010 A Supporting Cast
February 24, 2010 Face To Face
February 17, 2010 Drifting With Purpose
January 27, 2010 Perfected In Obedience
January 20, 2010 Building Plan
December 16, 2009 Say It Loud And Proud
December 2, 2009 On Or Through
November 25, 2009 A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
November 18, 2009 The Veil Was Torn
October 28, 2009 Sing A New Song
October 21, 2009 A Time of Change
October 14, 2009 WDJD, not WWJD
October 7, 2009 Follow The Signs
September 30, 2009 Walk The Word
September 23, 2009 Are You Resting?
September 16, 2009 Not A Nothing
September 2, 2009 A Cracked Pot
August 12, 2009 Disappointment
July 22, 2009 What's In Your Wagon?
July 8, 2009 Let There Be Light
June 24, 2009 Feast During Famine