Anointed into Holy Sainthood. “If you consult your own soul with complete honesty, you will see that there is one and only one reason why you are not even now a saint. You do not wholly want to be.” (William Law, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life). ANOINT: Applying water, oil or another blessed …
The Anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany. “Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus – the man He had raised from the dead. A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with Him. Then Mary took a twelve-ounce …
Anointing the ’Little Christs’ as Prophets, Priests and Kings. “Jesus of Nazareth was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit and with great power. He did wonderful things for others in His acts of kindness, and divinely healed all who were under the tyranny of the Devil; He traveled through the country helping people, doing good, and …
Anointing Us with the Oil of Joy. “So Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And He was handed the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. And when He opened the scroll, He found …
Anointing with Oil in the Wilderness. “This sacred anointing oil shall belong to Me throughout all your generations, it will be sacred to Me and used in My service for all time to come.” (Ex. 30:31). Three Oils in the Wilderness. There were three oils produced as dictated by the Lord in the wilderness travels …
The Anointing Oil in Psalm 133: Harmony and Blessing. “Behold! Look, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, running down on the edge of his garments. It is like …
Anointing with Oil in Scripture: Defining the Important Terms. Oil in Scripture: The oil from the olive has been a blessing to humanity since Day One. It has always been seen as a valuable part of society because it is so versatile and has so many uses. Creator God has used olive oil for so …
10. Silence in Scripture: The Messianic Secret. In what has come to be known as “the messianic secret,” Jesus deliberately seemed to conceal his identity of Messiah, and He implores demons, crowds of people, and even His own disciples not to tell anyone else about various miracles. The Gospel of Mark is known for this curious, more …
9. Questions to Ask God When He is Quiet. “After all this, Lord, must you still refuse to help us? Will you continue to be silent?” (Isaiah 64:12). Occasional Glimpses of the Bird in the Mist. Have you ever sat in a little fishing boat on a quiet lake early in the morning? The spindrift is …
8. The Silence in Job. “Job replied to the Lord God, ‘I am speechless, Lord, in awe. Words fail me. I should never have opened my mouth in the first place. How could I ever even begin to find the answers to Your questions! I have nothing more to say, I have said too much …
7. When Silence is Golden: Solomon’s Words to the Wise. “For everything there is a season, a right time for every activity under heaven… A time to be quiet and a time to speak up, a time for silence and a time for words.” (Ecclesiastes 3:7). Sometimes We Speak. Think Twice Before Speaking. Discern the …
6. The Resounding Silence of Christ. “He, the Suffering Servant, was tortured and treated harshly, He was oppressed and afflicted, but He didn’t say a word. Like a lamb led to slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, He opened not his mouth.” (Isaiah 53:7). 06. Messiah – Behold the Lamb …