Empowered for Change: Anointing for Family Revival

Devotional

Day 1: The Transformative Power of Anointing

The anointing of God is not merely a spiritual concept but a divine empowerment that can break the yokes of bondage in our lives and families. It is a real force that brings about transformation and freedom. When we face challenges such as lack of communication, financial stress, and substance abuse, we are reminded that these are not just statistics but real burdens. Yet, the anointing has the power to break these yokes and bring about change. Isaiah 10:27 tells us that the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing, serving as a powerful reminder that we are not powerless. We are called to be warriors, change agents, and ambassadors of heaven, empowered by the anointing to stand strong for our families and lead them toward God's kingdom. [34:38]

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 yoke in your life or family do you need God's anointing to break today? How can you invite His transformative power into this situation?

Day 2: Becoming Warriors and Change Agents

We are called to be warriors and change agents for our families, requiring a radical shift in our lives and a new anointing for a new day. This call to action demands that we change ourselves first, becoming the godly example our families need. As we look forward to 2025, we are filled with hope and faith that this will be a year of revival for our families. We must be willing to fight for our loved ones, stand in the gap, and be the example of Christ in our homes. This requires us to be vigilant, prayerful, and committed to living out our faith daily. [38:52]

2 Corinthians 10:3-4 (ESV): "For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds."

Reflection: What is one area in your life where you need to become a warrior or change agent for your family? What practical steps can you take today to begin this transformation?

Day 3: Exercising Authority Over Spiritual Forces

The anointing gives us authority to tread on spiritual serpents and to call those things that are not as though they are. It empowers us to open the gates of heaven and close the gates of hell for our families. This authority is not just a privilege but a responsibility to stand firm against spiritual forces that seek to harm our loved ones. We are the keepers of the gates of glory, and it is our responsibility to usher in God's presence into our homes. [54:06]

Luke 10:19 (ESV): "Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you."

Reflection: In what ways can you exercise your God-given authority to protect your family from spiritual harm today? How can you actively invite God's presence into your home?

Day 4: Hope and Faith for Family Revival

As we look forward to 2025, we are filled with hope and faith that this will be a year of revival for our families. We are called to fight for our loved ones, to stand in the gap, and to be the example of Christ in our homes. This requires a radical shift in our lives, a new anointing for a new day. We must be willing to change ourselves first, to be the godly example that our families need. The anointing is a transfer of God's holiness and power into our lives, giving us the authority to tread on spiritual serpents and to call those things that are not as though they are. [01:01:53]

Habakkuk 3:2 (ESV): "O Lord, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O Lord, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy."

Reflection: What specific hopes and prayers do you have for your family's revival in the coming year? How can you begin to prepare your heart and home for this revival today?

Day 5: Our Responsibility as Gatekeepers

We are the keepers of the gates of glory, and it is our responsibility to usher in God's presence into our homes. This requires us to be vigilant, prayerful, and committed to living out our faith daily. As gatekeepers, we have the authority to open the gates of heaven and close the gates of hell for our families. This is not just a spiritual duty but a call to action, a call to be the anointed leaders that God has called us to be. Let us fight for our families with the power of the Holy Spirit, believing that change is not only possible but inevitable through God's anointing. [01:06:19]

Nehemiah 7:3 (ESV): "And I said to them, 'Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot. And while they are still standing guard, let them shut and bar the doors. Appoint guards from among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, some at their guard posts and some in front of their own homes.'"

Reflection: How can you take on the role of a spiritual gatekeeper for your family today? What specific actions can you take to ensure that God's presence is welcomed and protected in your home?

Sermon Summary

In today's gathering, we explored the profound need for a new anointing to break the yokes that bind our families and communities. We began by acknowledging the challenges that many families face, such as lack of communication, financial stress, and substance abuse. These issues are not just statistics; they are real burdens that weigh heavily on our loved ones. Yet, we are reminded that the anointing of God has the power to break these yokes and bring about transformation.

Isaiah 10:27 tells us that the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. This scripture serves as a powerful reminder that we are not powerless. We are called to be warriors, change agents, and ambassadors of heaven. The anointing is not just a spiritual concept; it is a divine empowerment that enables us to stand strong for our families and lead them toward God's kingdom.

As we look forward to 2025, we are filled with hope and faith that this will be a year of revival for our families. We are called to fight for our loved ones, to stand in the gap, and to be the example of Christ in our homes. This requires a radical shift in our lives, a new anointing for a new day. We must be willing to change ourselves first, to be the godly example that our families need.

The anointing is a transfer of God's holiness and power into our lives. It gives us the authority to tread on spiritual serpents and to call those things that are not as though they are. It is a call to action, a call to open the gates of heaven and close the gates of hell for our families. We are the keepers of the gates of glory, and it is our responsibility to usher in God's presence into our homes.

As we move forward, let us commit to being the anointed leaders that God has called us to be. Let us fight for our families with the power of the Holy Spirit, believing that change is not only possible but inevitable through God's anointing.

Key Takeaways

1. The Power of Anointing: The anointing of God is a divine empowerment that breaks the yokes of bondage in our lives and families. It is not just a spiritual concept but a real force that can bring about transformation and freedom. [34:38]
2. Call to Action: We are called to be warriors and change agents for our families. This requires a radical shift in our lives, a new anointing for a new day. We must be willing to change ourselves first to be the godly example our families need. [38:52]
3. Authority Over Spiritual Forces: The anointing gives us authority to tread on spiritual serpents and to call those things that are not as though they are. It empowers us to open the gates of heaven and close the gates of hell for our families. [54:06]
4. Revival for Families: As we look forward to 2025, we are filled with hope and faith that this will be a year of revival for our families. We are called to fight for our loved ones, to stand in the gap, and to be the example of Christ in our homes. [61:53]
5. Responsibility as Gatekeepers: We are the keepers of the gates of glory, and it is our responsibility to usher in God's presence into our homes. This requires us to be vigilant, prayerful, and committed to living out our faith daily. [01:06:19]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[11:58] - Opening Prayer and Praise
[20:25] - The Need for a New Anointing
[32:12] - Challenges Facing Families
[34:38] - The Power of Anointing
[35:46] - Standing Strong for Our Families
[37:13] - The Call to Fight for Our Families
[38:52] - Responsibility as Godly Leaders
[40:23] - The Urgency of Change
[49:11] - The Role of Anointing in Transformation
[54:06] - Authority Over Spiritual Forces
[61:53] - Revival for Families in 2025
[66:19] - Closing Prayers for Families

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

What are some of the challenges facing families today as mentioned in the sermon? [32:12]
How does the sermon describe the role of anointing in breaking yokes and bringing transformation? [34:38]
What responsibilities do we have as "keepers of the gates of glory" according to the sermon? [40:23]
How does the sermon suggest we should respond to the spiritual forces affecting our families? [54:06]

Interpretation Questions

In what ways does the anointing empower individuals to stand strong for their families? [35:46]
How does the sermon interpret the concept of being "warriors and change agents" for our families? [40:23]
What does the sermon suggest about the relationship between personal change and family transformation? [37:13]
How does the sermon view the year 2025 in terms of family revival and spiritual awakening? [01:01:53]

Application Questions

Reflect on the challenges your family faces. How can you apply the concept of anointing to address these issues? [32:12]
The sermon calls us to be examples of Christ in our homes. What specific changes can you make to better reflect Christ to your family? [37:13]
Consider the idea of being a "keeper of the gates of glory." How can you actively invite God's presence into your home this week? [40:23]
The sermon emphasizes the power of prayer and anointing. How can you incorporate more intentional prayer for your family into your daily routine? [54:06]
Think about the spiritual forces that may be affecting your family. What steps can you take to assert spiritual authority and protect your loved ones? [54:06]
The sermon speaks of a new anointing for a new day. What does a "new anointing" look like for you personally, and how can it impact your family? [01:01:53]
How can you be proactive in fighting for your family’s spiritual well-being as we approach 2025? What specific actions will you take? [01:01:53]

Sermon Clips

The title of this message is we need a new anointing we need a new anointing for a new day in Isaiah chapter 10 and verse 27 says and it shall come to pass in that day somebody say today that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder and his yoke from off thy neck and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing amen the anointing we say it all the time we say it all the time as Pentecostals the anointing breaks the yoke amen. [00:29:19] (38 seconds)

Many of us have family members though with yokes of bondage all around them amen and that's sad isn't it sin sin is a is a is a a terrible terrible terrible monster all of us have family members extended family members they are in attempted or tempted to indulge in worldly activities and we have Satan like a roaring line going about seeking people that he may devour the enemy's prolific devices of destruction have invaded the family structure the enemy has invaded the four walls of the home invaded the four walls of the mind and broken homes. [00:30:22] (54 seconds)

I believe with all of my heart that my families and your families are going to come out of yokes and come out of bondages and addictions, come out of easy believism, false doctrines. Amen. Come out of living their own way and start living God's way. I believe that for the family structure. Amen. Why? Because the anointing breaks the yoke. Oh, can I get a witness there? The anointing, the anointing breaks the yoke. [00:34:38] (36 seconds)

We're all anointed for his purpose. And your anointing and my anointing is what breaks the yoke of the enemy off of our family's backs. Oh, come on, somebody. I'm going to stand strong for my family. Are you going to stand strong for your family? Because your anointing is what's going to set the captives free. Is God anointing you with his favor and his power and his authority to be ambassadors upon this world? That's what's going to create great change in your homes, in your family, and in your extended family. [00:35:27] (41 seconds)

We can fight the enemy. We can fight hell. We can break bondages by the anointing of the power of God that's within us. And we can see our family come into this church, come to an altar, go through waters of baptism, be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Be filled with the power of the Holy Ghost, and be anointed themselves in the power of Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. I want to see my three people sitting beside me in 2025. [00:36:43] (30 seconds)

Unless we're saved, our families never will be saved. Amen. Unless we act right, unless we're doing the things that God wants us to do, our families never will act right. They never will do the things that God is calling them to do. Why? Because they have an example in the home. They have an example in the family. And we need to start getting right, making things right with God, so that we can be a better example to our families. [00:37:50] (32 seconds)

The greatest thing that I can see about us the body of Christ greatest thing I can say about that is we are the keepers of the gates of glory and it's within our ability to throw open wide the gates of glory and usher our God into the situation it's our responsibility it's our requirement it's a privilege to be able to be keepers of the gates of heaven that we can be able through our prayers and our sacrifices and our emotions to be able to open up the flood gates of heaven and to be able to pour out blessings upon us and blessings upon our families. [00:43:01] (44 seconds)

The anointing is a transfer of God's holiness a transfer of God's sanctity a transfer of God's power and his authority it's a transfer from his very presence into the human body and because of his anointing you now desire to be holy oh I want to be holy I don't want to live like I've always lived you desire to be spotless from sin because of the anointing of the Lord you desire to please God you desire to consecrate yourself to him to him but the anointing is not just about the relationship the relationship with God is the most important thing your relationship with God is the most important aspect of your family changing. [00:57:12] (51 seconds)

The anointing of God gives you authority to call those things that are not as though they are they're not filled with the Holy Ghost right now but I see them filled with the Holy Ghost they're not godly right now but I see them godly the anointing comes on you in services like this you can feel the Spirit of God something's changed with inside of you in services like this you can feel God's Spirit on you and you can feel God's Spirit in you you can feel the anointing of God. [00:59:08] (36 seconds)

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