Empowered by the Anointing: Living Out Our Purpose

 

Summary

The anointing of the Holy Spirit is a profound and transformative gift that empowers believers to fulfill their God-given assignments. It is not a mystical or abstract concept but the manifest presence and power of God in our lives. Jesus Himself was anointed to proclaim good news, bring liberty, and heal the oppressed, demonstrating that the anointing is always connected to action and purpose. As believers, we are all anointed by the Holy Spirit, not because of our efforts but because of our relationship with Jesus. This anointing is not reserved for a select few; it is available to all who have surrendered their lives to Christ.

The anointing equips us with supernatural wisdom and understanding, enabling us to navigate life's complexities with divine insight. It teaches us how to live, minister, and take risks in faith, stepping into realms where only God's power can sustain us. This requires us to live on the edge, relying on the Holy Spirit to accomplish what we cannot do on our own. The anointing is not about self-reliance but about staying weak and dependent on God, allowing His strength to be made perfect in our weakness.

Moreover, the anointing is the extra that makes all the difference. It transforms ordinary efforts into extraordinary outcomes, bringing life change and freedom. It is the anointing that destroys yokes and breaks chains, enabling us to walk in true freedom. Without it, our efforts are dry and ineffective. The anointing is essential for every aspect of our lives, from personal growth to ministry and beyond.

As we step into 2024, we must recognize that the anointing is what will sustain us through the ups and downs of life. It is the anointing that empowers us to face challenges, conquer obstacles, and live victoriously. We are called to be vessels of the Holy Spirit, dripping with His anointing, so that we can impact the world around us and bring glory to God.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Anointing and Assignment: The anointing of the Holy Spirit is directly connected to our God-given assignments. It empowers us to fulfill our purpose and bear fruit that remains. We are chosen and appointed to make a difference in the world, and the anointing equips us to do so. [15:32]

2. Supernatural Wisdom and Understanding: The anointing provides us with divine wisdom and understanding, guiding us through life's challenges. It dispels confusion and reveals God's will, enabling us to make decisions aligned with His purposes. The Holy Spirit, as the Spirit of wisdom, knows all things and leads us into truth. [19:12]

3. Living on the Edge of Faith: The anointing calls us to step out in faith, relying on God's power rather than our own abilities. It requires us to live on the edge, where if God doesn't show up, we are left vulnerable. This dependence on the Holy Spirit allows us to experience His miraculous intervention in our lives. [12:30]

4. The Anointing as the Extra: The anointing is the extra that transforms ordinary efforts into extraordinary outcomes. It is the power of God that brings life change, healing, and freedom. Without the anointing, our efforts are dry and ineffective, but with it, we can impact lives and bring glory to God. [23:02]

5. Sustained by the Anointing: As we face the challenges of life, the anointing sustains us and empowers us to overcome. It is the anointing that enables us to be more than conquerors and to live victoriously. We must remain in Christ, allowing His anointing to flow through us and make a difference in the world. [30:08]

Youtube Chapters:

[00:00] - Welcome
[02:16] - Understanding the Anointing
[04:58] - You Are Anointed
[08:17] - Personal Relationship with God
[12:30] - Living by Faith
[15:32] - Anointing and Assignment
[19:12] - Supernatural Wisdom
[23:02] - The Extra of Anointing
[25:49] - Breaking the Yoke
[27:08] - Honoring the Anointing
[28:32] - Anointing for 2024
[30:08] - Sustained by the Anointing

Study Guide

### Bible Study Discussion Guide: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit

#### Bible Reading
1. Luke 4:18-19 - Jesus announces His mission and the purpose of His anointing.
2. 1 John 2:20 - Believers are anointed by the Holy One.
3. John 15:16 - Jesus speaks about being chosen and appointed to bear fruit.

#### Observation Questions
1. What specific actions did Jesus say He was anointed to perform according to Luke 4:18-19? [02:16]
2. How does 1 John 2:20 describe the anointing of believers? What does it imply about the nature of this anointing? [04:58]
3. According to the sermon, what is the relationship between the anointing and our God-given assignments? [15:32]
4. How does the sermon describe the role of the anointing in transforming ordinary efforts into extraordinary outcomes? [23:02]

#### Interpretation Questions
1. In what ways does the anointing provide believers with supernatural wisdom and understanding, as mentioned in the sermon? [19:12]
2. How does the concept of "living on the edge of faith" relate to the anointing, and what does it mean for a believer's daily life? [12:30]
3. What does the sermon suggest about the permanence of the anointing in a believer's life, and how does this impact their relationship with God? [08:17]
4. How does the anointing empower believers to face challenges and live victoriously, according to the sermon? [30:08]

#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill a specific task or assignment. How did the anointing make a difference in that situation? [15:32]
2. The sermon emphasizes the importance of stepping out in faith. What is one area in your life where you feel called to take a risk and rely on God's power? [12:30]
3. How can you cultivate a deeper awareness of the anointing in your daily life, especially when facing challenges or making decisions? [19:12]
4. The sermon mentions that the anointing is the "extra" that transforms efforts. Identify a current project or responsibility where you need the anointing to bring about extraordinary results. [23:02]
5. Consider the idea that the anointing is not about self-reliance but about dependence on God. How can you practice staying weak and dependent on God in your daily routine? [12:30]
6. How can you ensure that your actions and decisions are aligned with your God-given assignments, as empowered by the anointing? [15:32]
7. The sermon suggests that the anointing sustains us through life's ups and downs. How can you remind yourself of this truth during difficult times? [30:08]

Devotional

Day 1: Empowered for Purpose
The anointing of the Holy Spirit is a divine empowerment that equips believers to fulfill their God-given assignments. It is not a privilege for a select few but a gift available to all who have surrendered their lives to Christ. This anointing is directly connected to our purpose, enabling us to bear fruit that remains and make a difference in the world. As Jesus was anointed to proclaim good news and bring liberty, so are we called to action and purpose through the anointing. It is through this divine empowerment that we can step into our roles with confidence, knowing that we are chosen and appointed to impact the world around us. [15:32]

Isaiah 61:1-2 (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; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn."

Reflection: What specific assignment or purpose do you feel God has placed on your heart? How can you rely on the Holy Spirit's anointing to step into this role with confidence today?


Day 2: Divine Insight for Life's Challenges
The anointing of the Holy Spirit provides believers with supernatural wisdom and understanding, guiding them through the complexities of life. This divine insight dispels confusion and reveals God's will, enabling believers to make decisions aligned with His purposes. The Holy Spirit, as the Spirit of wisdom, knows all things and leads us into truth, equipping us to navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence. As we rely on the anointing, we are empowered to discern God's direction and act in accordance with His plans. [19:12]

James 1:5-6 (ESV): "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind."

Reflection: In what area of your life do you need divine wisdom and understanding today? How can you seek the Holy Spirit's guidance to make decisions that align with God's will?


Day 3: Stepping Out in Faith
The anointing calls believers to live on the edge of faith, relying on God's power rather than their own abilities. This requires stepping out in faith, where if God doesn't show up, they are left vulnerable. Such dependence on the Holy Spirit allows believers to experience His miraculous intervention in their lives. It is in these moments of vulnerability and trust that the anointing becomes evident, as God accomplishes what they cannot do on their own. By living on the edge of faith, believers open themselves to the extraordinary possibilities that come with divine empowerment. [12:30]

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (ESV): "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you feel God is calling you to step out in faith? How can you trust in His power and anointing to sustain you in this journey?


Day 4: Transforming the Ordinary
The anointing is the extra that transforms ordinary efforts into extraordinary outcomes. It is the power of God that brings life change, healing, and freedom. Without the anointing, efforts can be dry and ineffective, but with it, believers can impact lives and bring glory to God. This divine empowerment enables believers to go beyond their natural abilities, allowing God's presence to work through them in powerful ways. As they rely on the anointing, they become vessels of transformation, bringing hope and healing to those around them. [23:02]

Acts 10:38 (ESV): "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him."

Reflection: In what ways can you invite the Holy Spirit's anointing to transform your ordinary efforts into extraordinary outcomes today? How can you be a vessel of God's power and presence in your community?


Day 5: Sustained by Divine Empowerment
As believers face the challenges of life, the anointing sustains and empowers them to overcome. It is this divine empowerment that enables them to be more than conquerors and to live victoriously. By remaining in Christ and allowing His anointing to flow through them, believers can make a difference in the world. The anointing is not just for moments of triumph but also for the everyday struggles, providing strength and resilience to navigate life's ups and downs. As they rely on the Holy Spirit, they are equipped to face any obstacle with confidence and grace. [30:08]

Ephesians 3:16-17 (ESV): "That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love."

Reflection: How can you allow the Holy Spirit's anointing to sustain you through the challenges you are currently facing? What steps can you take to remain rooted in Christ and His empowering presence?

Quotes

"The anointing is not, again, some mystical thing. The anointing is the manifest presence of the power of God. The anointing. I was actually going to wear a same coloured top as my pants today and I got in the bathroom and Grace was getting ready and I had all white and I was preaching on the anointing and I said, Benny Hinn vibes." [00:01:59]

"Your anointing is always connected to something you've got to do. Always connected to something that you've got to do. There's no point just having fuzzy wuzzies in church and say I'm anointed full of the Holy Ghost highly blessed and favored brother greetings and salutations that's not what we're meant to be doing with the anointing." [00:03:19]

"Now, are there certain people that have paid a high price to walk in the anointing that God has given them through surrender, through prayer and fasting, through things that God calls them to, to sacrificial obedience? Absolutely, but if you think that one person is anointed and you're not, you've got it wrong, friend." [00:05:14]

"And so you have been anointed by the Holy One and you have all knowledge. Why? Because God is in you, you're anointed by Him and He knows all things. It doesn't mean you're the smartest person in the world. It just means you've got all knowledge. The Spirit of Christ. Knowledge, wisdom, and revelation lives in you." [00:06:08]

"If you're not living in that realm in some way shape or form in your life you are not accessing the anointing that God has on your life you've got to constantly be living on edge where if you don't turn up Lord if the anointing doesn't make the difference if the anointing doesn't come and break the yoke I've got nothing." [00:09:52]

"What's going to make the difference? The anointing. Oh, well, I don't drink, brother. That's great. Neither do I. What's going to make the difference? The anointing. Oh, well, I don't drink, brother. That's great. Neither do I. But I know heaps of other people of other faiths and no faiths that stay away from people do it for fitness reasons." [00:13:27]

"Too much information number one the anointing is directly connected to your assignment the anointing is directly connected to your assignment someone sent me a video this week and it confirmed this particular point and I love this scripture that the guy used that says john 15 16 you did not choose me but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit." [00:14:54]

"So this is what God wants. I found that as I step into serving, as I step into leadership, as I step into something that God wants me to do, then the anointing comes. Friend, if you are waiting for a word from God, for the anointing to come, if you are waiting for the anointing to come, then the anointing to come, i just need to feel it i need to do something i need to know." [00:16:16]

"Number two the anointing is supernatural wisdom and understanding Bible says in Ephesians 1 that the Holy Ghost himself is the spirit of wisdom knowledge and revelation in other words he knows everything ever been in a situation where you just got no clue everything's blurry everything's gray I need wisdom God says ask for wisdom when you're walking in the anointing of the Holy Spirit he will make things clear because he knows all things." [00:19:12]

"Power why so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God he says hey when I preach I don't want to preach three points in a poem I don't want everything to sound good and feel good and look good what I want is the demonstration of the anointing of the Holy Ghost to turn up in that place for those people at that time because I don't want you to rest yourself and your hope in my wisdom I want you to rest it on the power of the Holy Ghost." [00:21:23]

"22 years, nobody told me about this Jesus that I preach about and gave my life to. For 22 years, never heard the gospel. Somebody gave me the gospel and I was smoking a crack pipe four and five times a week and in one foul moment, one moment with Jesus and the anointing came and destroyed the yoke in my life and I never looked at it again and the desire was taken from me itself." [00:25:23]

"Some of you are going to have people betray you, leave you. I mean, some new friends will come into your life. And like, there's all kinds of things that will happen this year, because we live in a sinful world. It's life. But what I'm believing for you is that through all of that, through all of that, you'll understand that it's the anointing that's on your life that makes the difference." [00:30:08]

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