Empowered by the Anointing: The Holy Spirit's Role

Devotional

Day 1: The Holy Spirit's Permanent Residence

The Holy Spirit, as the third member of the Trinity, takes on a unique and vital role in the life of believers during the church age. Unlike the temporary presence of the Spirit in the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit now resides permanently within every believer. This indwelling presence is not just a fleeting emotional experience but a constant empowerment to live out God's will. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is a gift given to every Christian, enabling them to navigate their earthly lives with divine guidance and strength. This permanent residence of the Holy Spirit within us is a profound assurance of God's commitment to His people, providing the power and wisdom needed to fulfill His purposes. [04:50]

Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV): "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."

Reflection: How does the knowledge of the Holy Spirit's permanent presence in your life change the way you approach your daily challenges and decisions today?

Day 2: Divine Data from Heaven

The Holy Spirit's anointing is a transformative force in the life of a believer, allowing them to receive divine data from Heaven. This divine flow of information is not just about feeling spiritual but involves a deep transformation of thoughts, actions, and perceptions. The Holy Spirit communicates with our human spirit, which in turn influences our soul and body, cleansing us from sin's infection and leading to a transformed life. This anointing empowers believers to live in alignment with God's will, providing insights and wisdom that surpass human understanding. By embracing this divine guidance, believers can experience a profound change in their lives, marked by spiritual growth and maturity. [09:42]

1 Corinthians 2:12-13 (ESV): "Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual."

Reflection: In what ways can you open yourself to receive and apply the divine insights the Holy Spirit is offering you today?

Day 3: Accessing God's Wisdom

The anointing of the Holy Spirit is freely given to all believers, granting them access to God's wisdom beyond human understanding. This spiritual insight allows believers to perceive things beyond their physical senses, hear what is not audibly spoken, and think thoughts that are not naturally theirs. Such divine wisdom is crucial for living a life aligned with God's will, enabling believers to navigate the complexities of life with clarity and purpose. By relying on the Holy Spirit's guidance, believers can transcend the limitations of human wisdom and experience a deeper connection with God's truth. This access to divine wisdom is a powerful tool for spiritual growth and transformation. [13:53]

James 1:5 (ESV): "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."

Reflection: What specific area of your life do you need God's wisdom for today, and how can you actively seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in that area?

Day 4: Abiding in the Anointing

To fully experience the anointing of the Holy Spirit, believers must remain spiritually minded, avoiding reliance on secular wisdom. By abiding in the anointing, they open themselves to divine guidance, allowing the Holy Spirit to teach them and reveal God's truth in their lives. This requires a conscious effort to reject secular influences and embrace a mindset that is attuned to the Spirit's leading. By doing so, believers can experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit's work in their lives, marked by spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper understanding of God's will. This abiding presence of the Holy Spirit is a source of strength and guidance for believers as they navigate the challenges of life. [22:15]

Colossians 3:2-3 (ESV): "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."

Reflection: What steps can you take today to ensure that your mind is set on spiritual things, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you more fully?

Day 5: Personalized Guidance from the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit provides personalized guidance to believers, offering insights that are specific to their unique situations. Unlike the general guidance received from sermons, this personalized insight helps believers navigate their individual challenges and live a life aligned with God's will. The Holy Spirit acts as a personal counselor, providing local news for each believer's life, helping them make decisions that honor God and reflect His purposes. This personalized guidance is a testament to the intimate relationship between the Holy Spirit and each believer, offering a source of comfort, direction, and assurance in their spiritual journey. [26:13]

Isaiah 30:21 (ESV): "And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left."

Reflection: How can you create space in your daily routine to listen for the Holy Spirit's personalized guidance in your life today?

Sermon Summary

The Holy Spirit, the third member of the Trinity, plays a crucial role in the life of believers during the church age. Unlike the Father and the Son, who have distinct roles in the Old Testament and the Gospels, respectively, the Holy Spirit is the point person for God's work on Earth today. One of the Holy Spirit's significant functions is the anointing, a concept often misunderstood as merely an emotional experience. However, the anointing is much deeper, representing the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in every believer's life. This presence is not temporary, as it was in the Old Testament, but a permanent residence within us, empowering us to live out God's will.

Every Christian possesses this anointing, which is the Holy Spirit's work within us, illuminating God's messages and guiding us in our earthly lives. The anointing allows us to receive divine data from Heaven, transforming our thoughts, actions, and perceptions. It is not just about feeling spiritual; it is about receiving and applying God's wisdom in our daily lives. The Holy Spirit enters our human spirit, which communicates with our soul, influencing our body and actions. This divine flow of information helps cleanse our soul from sin's infection, leading to a transformed life.

The anointing is freely given to all believers, enabling us to access God's wisdom beyond human understanding. It allows us to perceive things beyond our physical senses, hear what is not audibly spoken, and think thoughts that are not naturally ours. This spiritual insight is crucial for living a life aligned with God's will. However, to fully experience the anointing, we must remain spiritually minded, avoiding reliance on secular wisdom. By abiding in the anointing, we open ourselves to divine guidance, allowing the Holy Spirit to teach us and reveal God's truth in our lives.

Key Takeaways

1. The anointing is the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in every believer, empowering us to live out God's will. It is not a temporary experience but a permanent residence within us, guiding us in our earthly lives. [04:50]
2. The Holy Spirit's anointing allows us to receive divine data from Heaven, transforming our thoughts, actions, and perceptions. This divine flow of information helps cleanse our soul from sin's infection, leading to a transformed life. [09:42]
3. The anointing is freely given to all believers, enabling us to access God's wisdom beyond human understanding. It allows us to perceive things beyond our physical senses, hear what is not audibly spoken, and think thoughts that are not naturally ours. [13:53]
4. To fully experience the anointing, we must remain spiritually minded, avoiding reliance on secular wisdom. By abiding in the anointing, we open ourselves to divine guidance, allowing the Holy Spirit to teach us and reveal God's truth in our lives. [22:15]
5. The Holy Spirit provides personalized guidance, offering local news for our specific situations, unlike the general guidance we receive from sermons. This personalized insight helps us navigate our unique challenges and live a life aligned with God's will. [26:13]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:10] - God's Programming for Our Lives
[00:46] - The Role of the Holy Spirit
[01:50] - Understanding the Anointing
[03:30] - The Anointing in Jesus' Life
[04:50] - Every Christian Has the Anointing
[06:08] - The Anointing's Purpose
[07:13] - How the Anointing Works
[09:23] - Healing Through the Anointing
[10:37] - Beyond Emotions: Divine Messaging
[12:38] - Scripture Reading and Reflection
[13:53] - Spiritual Insight Through the Anointing
[15:23] - The Spirit's Search Engine
[17:46] - The Natural vs. Spiritual Man
[19:51] - The Fleshly Christian
[21:02] - Abiding in the Anointing
[23:33] - Rejecting Secular Wisdom
[25:29] - Seeing Beyond the Physical
[26:13] - Personalized Guidance from the Holy Spirit

Sermon Clips

Every Christian has the anointing if you are saved if you have accepted Jesus Christ you have whatever this anointing is we're going to explain in moment you have it you possess it you own it it is there this anointing speaks of the indwelling presence and work of the holy spirit in your life. [00:04:12]

The anointing is the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit designed to do his work in your life 1 Corinthians 6: 19 says that you have the Holy Spirit who indwells you in the Old Testament the Holy Spirit came and left came and left came and left. [00:04:50]

The job of the anointing coming from the holy anointed one the holy spirit is to illuminate bring to light elucidate in your life God's messaging his job is to take from up there and show it to you down here the job of the anointing is to give you the data from Heaven. [00:06:08]

The anointing is more than your emotions although it may include that the anointing is divine messaging that you have now been qualified to receive because the Holy Spirit has now entered into your human spirit so that is the concept it authorizes you to receive information from heaven for living your life on earth. [00:10:39]

When the anointing is turned on and turned up you get to see things eyes cannot see that's what verse n says when when the anointing is turned on and turned up you get to hear things ears have not heard when the anointing is turned on and turned up you get to think things that you would not normally think. [00:13:53]

The spirit of God has a search engine it says he searches the Deep things of God so he can go deep like a deep sea diver into the thinking of God and his job is to transfer God's thoughts to your life just like when you Google something on Google and you pull up stuff you didn't know. [00:15:23]

The anointing is freely given to us by God here's what I like about the anointing it doesn't cost you anything once you accept Jesus Christ is freely given to you so it's available to every believer and it's available for free you don't have to buy the anointing. [00:16:20]

The anointing is the role of the holy spirit in the life of the believer to illuminate Divine insight into your sight your ears and your thoughts but he says you can't do that if you are operating on human wisdom now back to First John chapter 2. [00:21:02]

When you begin to ask the question what does God say and what does God think Holy Spirit reveal it to me you have turned on the receiver for it to bring down the programming to illuminate the mind and the thoughts notice what he says he says you have the anointing. [00:22:15]

You no longer need to be led by secular thinking secular information and secular instructors you no longer need to to use the world for your data for your spiritual data you don't first go to the world you don't need them to teach you how to live how to work how to have a family. [00:23:33]

When you have the anointing the holy spirit gives you local news he gives you news for your life for your situation for your problem for your pain for your needs because you need one kind of program you need another kind of program you need another kind of program you need another kind of program. [00:26:13]

You have the anointing and I can't answer all of your specific answers but you have somebody inside who give you thoughts you didn't think let you see what you couldn't see bring ideas you didn't have and you already have them because you all have them he says you already have the anointing. [00:26:40]

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