Divine Protection: The Anointing of Preservation

Summary

### Summary

Today, we delved into the profound concept of the "Anointing of Preservation." This anointing is not just a theological idea but a tangible reality that God has placed over our lives and our nation. We began by discussing the importance of recognizing that God is actively preserving our country, even when circumstances seem dire. The media and small vocal groups may paint a bleak picture, but we must remember that God’s hand is at work behind the scenes.

We explored Psalm 121, which reassures us that our help comes from the Lord, who neither slumbers nor sleeps. This Psalm emphasizes that God will not allow our foot to be moved, symbolizing His unwavering protection over us. The anointing of preservation extends to every aspect of our lives, keeping us safe from harm, injury, and destruction. It’s a promise that God will keep us intact and free from decay.

We also looked at the life of Jesus, who, despite numerous assassination attempts, was preserved by the power of God until He willingly laid down His life. This same anointing is available to us. By declaring, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me," we activate this divine protection in our lives.

Furthermore, we discussed how God preserves nations. Historical examples like Daniel in the lion's den, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, and the Israelites at the Red Sea illustrate that God’s preservation is not limited to individuals but extends to entire nations. God uses prophetic voices to guide and preserve nations, and it’s crucial for us to heed these messages.

In conclusion, the anointing of preservation is a comprehensive package that includes protection, health, prosperity, and long life. It’s part of our covenant rights as believers. As we continue to trust in God and declare His promises, we can walk in the assurance that we are preserved by His mighty power.

### Key Takeaways

1. God's Preservation Over Our Lives: Psalm 121 assures us that our help comes from the Lord, who neither slumbers nor sleeps. This divine vigilance means that God will not allow our foot to be moved, symbolizing His unwavering protection over us. This anointing of preservation keeps us safe from harm, injury, and destruction, ensuring that we remain intact and free from decay. [07:12]

2. Activating the Anointing of Preservation: Jesus demonstrated the power of the anointing of preservation by declaring, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me." Despite numerous assassination attempts, He was preserved until He willingly laid down His life. By making similar declarations, we activate this divine protection in our lives, ensuring that no harm can come to us. [18:21]

3. Preservation of Nations: God’s preservation extends beyond individuals to entire nations. Historical examples like Daniel in the lion's den and the Israelites at the Red Sea illustrate that God uses prophetic voices to guide and preserve nations. It’s crucial for us to heed these messages and trust in God’s plan for our country. [35:48]

4. Comprehensive Covenant Rights: The anointing of preservation is part of our salvation package, which includes protection, health, prosperity, and long life. When we call on the name of the Lord, we receive a comprehensive package of blessings that ensure our well-being in every aspect of life. [16:33]

5. God’s Timely Intervention: In times of national crisis, God promises to intervene and preserve His people. Ezekiel 12:21-25 reminds us that God will prove His words true and bring His promises to fruition. This assurance helps us remain steadfast in faith, knowing that God’s preservation is at work even when circumstances seem dire. [47:25]

### YouTube Chapters

[0:00] - Welcome
[01:09] - Introduction and Announcements
[03:33] - The Anointing of Preservation
[04:07] - Personal and National Preservation
[05:42] - Examples of Preservation in History
[07:12] - Psalm 121: Divine Protection
[08:35] - The Power of Preservation
[12:52] - God’s Shade and Protection
[14:54] - Definition of Preservation
[16:33] - Comprehensive Covenant Rights
[18:21] - Activating Preservation
[19:26] - Jesus’ Preservation
[21:38] - The Seal of Preservation
[25:11] - Power Over the Enemy
[27:07] - Psalm 23: A Psalm of Preservation
[29:43] - Psalm 91: Divine Protection
[35:48] - Preservation of Nations
[37:14] - God’s Prophetic Guidance
[47:25] - God’s Timely Intervention
[49:06] - Closing Prayer

Study Guide

### Bible Reading
1. Psalm 121:1-8 - "I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore."

2. Luke 4:18-19 - "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."

3. Ezekiel 12:21-25 - "And the word of the Lord came to me: 'Son of man, what is this proverb that you have about the land of Israel, saying, "The days grow long, and every vision comes to nothing"? Tell them therefore, "Thus says the Lord God: I will put an end to this proverb, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel." But say to them, "The days are near, and the fulfillment of every vision. For there shall be no more any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. For I am the Lord; I will speak the word that I will speak, and it will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, but in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it, declares the Lord God."'"

### Observation Questions
1. According to Psalm 121, what are some specific ways God promises to preserve and protect us? ([07:12])
2. How did Jesus activate the anointing of preservation in His life according to Luke 4:18-19? ([18:21])
3. What examples from history were given in the sermon to illustrate God's preservation of nations? ([35:48])
4. What does Ezekiel 12:21-25 say about God's promises and their fulfillment? ([47:25])

### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the assurance that "the Lord will keep your going out and your coming in" (Psalm 121:8) impact a believer's daily life and sense of security? ([07:12])
2. In what ways can believers today declare "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me" to activate divine protection in their lives, similar to Jesus' declaration in Luke 4:18-19? ([18:21])
3. How can the historical examples of Daniel in the lion's den and the Israelites at the Red Sea encourage believers to trust in God's preservation of nations today? ([35:48])
4. What does Ezekiel 12:21-25 teach us about God's timing and the fulfillment of His promises, especially in times of national crisis? ([47:25])

### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt God's protection in your life. How did this experience strengthen your faith in His preservation? ([07:12])
2. How can you incorporate the declaration "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me" into your daily routine to remind yourself of God's protection? ([18:21])
3. Considering the examples of national preservation discussed in the sermon, how can you actively pray for and support the preservation of your own country? ([35:48])
4. What specific steps can you take to trust in God's promises and timing, especially when circumstances seem dire? ([47:25])
5. How can you encourage others in your community to recognize and rely on God's anointing of preservation in their lives?
6. In what ways can you be a prophetic voice in your community, guiding and preserving those around you according to God's will? ([35:48])
7. How can you apply the comprehensive covenant rights of protection, health, prosperity, and long life in your personal and family life? ([16:33])

Devotional

Day 1: Divine Vigilance and Protection
Description: Psalm 121 assures us that our help comes from the Lord, who neither slumbers nor sleeps. This divine vigilance means that God will not allow our foot to be moved, symbolizing His unwavering protection over us. This anointing of preservation keeps us safe from harm, injury, and destruction, ensuring that we remain intact and free from decay. [07:12]

Psalm 121:3-4 (ESV): "He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep."

Reflection: Think of a recent situation where you felt vulnerable or unprotected. How can you remind yourself of God's unwavering vigilance and protection in similar future situations?

Day 2: Activating Divine Protection
Description: Jesus demonstrated the power of the anointing of preservation by declaring, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me." Despite numerous assassination attempts, He was preserved until He willingly laid down His life. By making similar declarations, we activate this divine protection in our lives, ensuring that no harm can come to us. [18:21]

Isaiah 61:1 (ESV): "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound."

Reflection: What specific declarations can you make today to activate God's protection over your life? Write them down and speak them out loud.

Day 3: God's Preservation of Nations
Description: God’s preservation extends beyond individuals to entire nations. Historical examples like Daniel in the lion's den and the Israelites at the Red Sea illustrate that God uses prophetic voices to guide and preserve nations. It’s crucial for us to heed these messages and trust in God’s plan for our country. [35:48]

Daniel 6:22 (ESV): "My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm."

Reflection: Reflect on a current national or global issue. How can you pray for God's preservation and guidance for your nation in this situation?

Day 4: Comprehensive Covenant Rights
Description: The anointing of preservation is part of our salvation package, which includes protection, health, prosperity, and long life. When we call on the name of the Lord, we receive a comprehensive package of blessings that ensure our well-being in every aspect of life. [16:33]

Deuteronomy 28:2 (ESV): "And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God."

Reflection: Identify one area of your life where you need God's comprehensive blessings. How can you actively seek and claim these blessings today?

Day 5: God’s Timely Intervention
Description: In times of national crisis, God promises to intervene and preserve His people. Ezekiel 12:21-25 reminds us that God will prove His words true and bring His promises to fruition. This assurance helps us remain steadfast in faith, knowing that God’s preservation is at work even when circumstances seem dire. [47:25]

Ezekiel 12:25 (ESV): "For I am the Lord; I will speak the word that I will speak, and it will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, but in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it, declares the Lord God."

Reflection: Think of a time when you felt God's intervention in a difficult situation. How can this memory strengthen your faith in God's timely intervention in current or future crises?

Quotes

1. "So you can do whatever with God. That's what I love about God. All right. Let's talk about two things today. So those of you that are watching and you that are here, I want to talk about the Anointing of Preservation. And I want to talk specifically in two areas. Number one, your life. And then I want to talk about the other two areas. I want to talk about the nation. And all of this goes back to a moment that happened to me in August of 2020." [03:33] (25 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "If God isn't trying to tell us something, the anointing of preservation, you may hear it in a political ear and think, well, he's just trying to talk about 45 and I didn't come to church. Okay, if that's you, then you probably just need to find another church here or go somewhere else because, you know, I'm going to talk on behalf of God. And I'm going to talk on behalf of what the Lord is saying. And I don't really care if you don't like it because the writing is on the wall. The proof is in the pudding. That's why I still eat snack packs." [06:32] (30 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Everyone say that. The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Amen. Look at your neighbor. Say, it's on me more than you. See if you get any pushback, man. All right. There's a fight in aisle seven. All right. No, no, no, no. The spirit of the Lord is upon me. You know, I do that all the time throughout the day. Holy Spirit, you're upon me. Spirit of God, you're upon me. Holy Spirit, you're upon me. Walk out on the stage. Spirit of God, you're upon me. Holy Spirit, you're upon me. And you know what? He takes you up on it." [18:21] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "The Lord shall preserve you from how much evil? Underline all. Notice he didn't put suggestive. The Lord shall possibly from a little bit of evil. All evil. All evil. Any witch? Any warlock? Any voodoo? Sorcery? Come on. Wicked and unreasonable people. All evil. Underline it. And he shall preserve your soul. That's why you don't have to get afraid. Your soul is your mind, your will, and your emotions." [13:51] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth and even forevermore. So when you walk out of the house, you're preserved. When you get back in. You're going to go, wow, what a preserving day. So this is your promise. Now, what is the definition of preservation? This is very important. Preservation literally means to keep you safe from injury. To keep you safe from harm. To keep you safe from destruction. To protect you. How about this? To keep you alive. To keep you intact. And how about this? Free from decay. Amen?" [14:21] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

6. "The spirit of the Lord is upon me. When Jesus said that and knew it, it wasn't until he laid his life down. They could not touch him. M.C. Hammer took it. You can't touch this. Come on. Man, I don't want to go to the chiropractor. Do that in your seat. You can't touch this. Unless you're driving. Do that. Oh, you can't touch this. Because you have the spirit of God on you. You have the anointing of preservation. How many getting that?" [21:13] (34 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

7. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. In other words, hey, I don't need anything. Because he's my shepherd, he provides. I used to read that as a kid and go, but I want you, Lord. There must be a misprint in scripture. But it's not like you don't want him, right? You guys are so slow. I'm making all these great points and you're just like, did you think that's what it meant that you don't want God? He's my shepherd. I don't want anything to do with him. Is that? No, no, that's not what it means. It means you're not going to want anything." [27:07] (30 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

8. "The Lord shall preserve you from all evil. Go back to Luke 10, 19. The words of our Messiah, our Lord. I will give you unto you power to tread upon. Serpents and scorpions and over all the powers of the enemy. Even a cheat. You can beat the cheat. And by no means, underline nothing. And by no means shall anything hurt you. When you get in your car, when you're at your house, when you're walking a boot. If you're in Canada, you're oot in a boot. I met some Canada people. I said, oh, you're oot in a boot. And they said, oh, yes, we're oot in a boot, are you? I'm like, I don't even know what that word means, you know?" [25:53] (46 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

9. "The Lord said, Ezekiel, son of man, you've heard people in America use the saying, Oh, time passes and prophets are proved wrong. Now, tell the people that I, the Lord, am going to prove that saying wrong. No one will be able to use it again in America. Because very soon, everything I said will come true. This is the message that Jesus had. The people will hear. No more uselessness. No more useless warnings and false messages. I will give them my message. And what I say certainly will happen. Warn them. Warn those what? Rebels." [47:25] (47 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

10. "And by a prophet, Moses, the Lord brought Israel up. So God used a prophetic anointing. To keep Israel from becoming communism. Socialists, that's what they were under Egypt. They were slaves. They made bricks for them. How would it be any different that God wouldn't use the prophetic today? He's the same yesterday, today, and forever. How is it any different that God would raise up a leader that sometimes the people reject? Come on, did it with Samson? Samson was the one that was called as a savior to deliver Israel. And guess what they did? They handed him over. own people, right?" [43:16] (42 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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