Mothers of Nations, the anointing of God is so precious. It is what makes us so unique, effective, and powerful in God’s kingdom.  Like a river of life or a stream of love, the anointing flows from God to us, from us to God, and from us to others. 

If we want to move in the anointing, there are several things we must know and do. First of all, we must be born again.  The Bible tells us that if we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and invite Him into our hearts, we are saved.  We become a new creation in Christ Jesus with the gift of eternal life.

Romans 10:9-10 NKJV “…that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.  For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” 

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”  (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV)

In Acts 2 we see there is ...

As we examine this topic of the anointing further, we see that God places requirements and restrictions upon His anointing.  The anointing oil used in the Old Testament had some restrictions on its use.  They were not to use any imitation oil.  They were to guard it and protect it from misuse. As well, the anointing oil was not to leave its designated place. 

I believe those same restrictions apply to the application of the anointing to our lives today.  It is not to be used indiscriminately, but only at the Lord’s request.  We are not to imitate another’s anointing or use it in any way God did not design it to be used. 

For example, if God has given you an anointing to preach in a particular way, you are not to try and preach like someone else you think does it better than you do. “… and the anointing oil and sweet incense for the holy place.  According to all that I have commanded you they shall do.” Exodus 31:11 (NKJV)

The anointing of the Lord needs to be guarded and protected s...

As we continue our discussion of the anointing today, let’s first look at the term “prophetic anointing.” This term is an anointing where prophetic words come either in a song, from a prophet, or in a message. 

There are even times when instruments take over and start sounding like they are talking or announcing.  I have heard drums when the anointing sounded like a war cry or as introductions to the Lord’s presence in a room.  No matter what word is used to describe it, the anointing is the most wonderful blessing to us all.

The results of the anointing operating in the Believer’s life are endless.  We may experience victory over our enemies, influence over nations or people groups, a glistening countenance, a yoke of bondage breaking, a physical healing, or spiritual insight.  When the anointing was on Jesus’ life, Acts 10:38 tells us that He was able to do good, to heal, and to deliver captives.  “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went abo...

The great success in ministry throughout the days of the early Church was largely due to the anointing on the lives of the Believers.  We have no power to significantly change lives without the anointing of God.  We can be a remarkable orator, a celebrated singer, or a famous writer, but it is the anointing that brings true, lasting change.

Unfortunately, in our world today there is such an emphasis on psychology, philosophy, anthropology, marketing, and the like that many neglect to pay attention to the anointing of God.  The anointing is not talent, ability, professionalism, external show, great style, emotionalism, acting, dramatic speaking, recognition by others, or goose bumps. It is the absolute presence and power of the Holy Spirit flowing. 

Some say it is the overflow of the Messiah’s life of holiness into a human life.  I have also heard it described as the divine energy of God. The anointing is to the spirit realm as electricity is to the natural realm.

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Today we will look into Acts 5 and start our discussion with one couple named Ananias and Sapphira who did not understand the power of the Holy Spirit nor the severe consequences of lying to the Holy Spirit.  Do you remember what happened to them?  They dropped dead when they tried to manipulate Peter!  (Acts 5: 1-11)

You see, the land they owned was theirs to keep and sell, but they were trying to impress others by participating in the giving but still keeping some for a rainy day.  They lied when they told Peter that they gave their all. Mothers of Nations, the Holy Spirit cannot be lied to nor manipulated to benefit man. 

What is important to note here is that both Ananias and Sapphira looked at Peter and lied.  Peter was the vehicle the Holy Spirit used to speak through.  When the anointing of God is on a person’s life and they ask you a question, do not lie.  You may find consequences will follow in your own life.  You cannot lie to God’s people and expect to not pay a price. Th...

As we move to Acts 4, we see that the anointing on the lives of the apostles and the early Church was now creating quite a stir.  The priests, Sadducees, and the captain of the temple had become extremely upset.  You see, the anointing brought a teaching that to some was new.  How could a dead man be resurrected?  These Sadducees did not believe in any form of resurrection, let alone a man like Jesus raising from the dead.             

But the complaints of the religious leaders did not hinder the Believers and more were coming to Christ daily.  Peter was put in custody with others and kept overnight.  The next day the whole religious contingency of the High Priest showed up in Jerusalem.  They brought Peter and his team out of jail and wanted to know by what power or by what name they had done these things. And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power, or by what name, have you done this?” (Acts 4:7 NKJV)

Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, then started to tal...

As we follow our discussion of the anointing into Acts 3, we see Peter and John going to the temple to pray. The anointing on their lives did not separate them from the temple activities immediately.  They still followed some of the prayer habits from their past traditions.  This may have been a normal routine for them, but this particular day at the temple gate, a lame man was asking for alms.  This man was brought by someone and laid at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful.  As he reclined against the gate, he begged for a handout from passersby.

That day the anointing of God was present on two of God’s chosen people.  The lame man, however, looked at Peter and John and asked them for alms.  Peter, all of a sudden sensing the anointing of the Holy Spirit, spoke those profound words, “Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have, give I unto thee.  In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”  Peter took him by the right hand and lifted him up.  Immediat...

The anointing has always been one of my favorite topics to teach. My first years of knowing the Lord introduced me to His Spirit and to the anointing.  Many people have ideas as to what the anointing is and many operate in the anointing in their ministries.  To me, the anointing is the manifested presence of the Lord in a tangible way that we might know He is present.

The anointing may manifest in unlimited, diverse ways, yet we often limit it to only our past experiences.  This is a mistake because whichever way God chooses to demonstrate Himself is His choice and certainly not ours.  We may stir up the Gifts of God by prayer or teaching the Word, but in all reality, God decides just how much of Himself shows up!

The anointing is so precious.  Therefore, we need to spend time learning about it so we can be more effective in our walk with God.

Acts 2 tells us that the early Church received power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.  They were, according to the scriptures, speaking i...

Today we will conclude this study of overcoming the storms of life. It has been such a great honor and pleasure to share with you some of my personal experiences and how I have learned about the promises of God and His character.

Mothers of Nations, we all face storms in our lives.  But as Believers, how should we respond to these storms that come our way?  The truth is that our responses determine our outcome.

Were any of you ever a Girl Scout?  Their motto could also be our motto as Believers.  The motto?  BE PREPARED.

One way to prepare ourselves for problems and storms is to live a life always standing on God's Promises.  We need to deeply imbed the Word into our hearts and spirits so that at a moment’s notice we can reach into that treasure trove of truth and pull out encouragement particular to any situation that arises.

Make it a practice to claim those promises aloud by faith daily. Sometimes Scripture is our only ground to stand on that keeps us from sinking in the mudslid...

Yes, we all experience storms in life, but let’s not forget this truth.

The Word of God declares that we are OVERCOMERS!

1 John 5:4-5 (ESV) “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world.  And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.  Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”

Mothers of Nations, Jesus puts our storms into perspective when He says in 1 John 4:4 “…for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”

Paul reminds us in Romans 8: 37 that “… in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” In Philippians 4:13 we are assured:  "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

We see that the Word of God has much to say about overcoming. Jesus tells us that a byproduct of the process of overcoming is the inner peace He brings us. John 17:27 (ESV) “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.  Not as the world gives do I give to you.  Let not yo...