Unlocking the Power of God's Anointing in Our Lives
Summary
The anointing of God is a powerful, heavenly substance that transforms the life of every believer. As Christians, we are anointed, and this anointing manifests in seven distinct ways. First, it compels us to speak about Jesus. The anointing is like an overflowing well within us, making it impossible to keep silent about the Lord. Second, it creates a supernatural hunger for the Bible. This hunger drives us to open the Scriptures and seek Jesus within its pages, much like the Apostle Paul, who was transformed by the anointing.
Third, the anointing instills a desire to heal the sick. It moves us to lay hands on those who are unwell, believing that Jesus will heal them through us. Fourth, it brings deliverance to captives. The anointing empowers us to lead people out of spiritual bondage and into freedom, healing broken hearts and liberating those trapped in darkness.
Fifth, the anointing is prophetic. It allows God to speak to us through dreams, visions, and impressions, guiding us in our daily lives. Sixth, it inspires praise. The anointing causes us to sing and worship God, even in difficult times, as songs of praise naturally flow from our hearts. Finally, the anointing brings prosperity. It is the key to unlocking God's blessings in our lives, just as it did for biblical figures like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
To activate the anointing, we must step out in faith. Just as a car requires the ignition to be turned on to release its power, we must release our faith to see the anointing work in our lives. This involves sowing seeds of faith, giving them specific assignments through prayer, and trusting God for the harvest. The anointing backs us up, ensuring that as we step out, God will move powerfully in our lives.
Key Takeaways:
1. The Anointing Compels Us to Witness: The anointing of God within us naturally compels us to speak about Jesus. It is an overflowing well that cannot be contained, driving us to share the gospel wherever we go. This is a sign of the anointing's presence in our lives. [01:26]
2. Hunger for Scripture: The anointing creates a supernatural hunger for the Word of God. It is this divine hunger that draws us to the Bible, enabling us to see Jesus in its pages and understand its truths. Without this hunger, spiritual life wanes. [05:13]
3. Healing and Deliverance: The anointing empowers us to bring healing and deliverance to others. It moves us to pray for the sick and lead those in bondage to freedom. Our hands become instruments of God's healing power, and our words bring liberation. [07:39]
4. Prophetic Guidance: Through the anointing, God speaks to us prophetically. He communicates through dreams, visions, and impressions, guiding us in our decisions and protecting us from harm. This prophetic insight is a gift of the anointing. [10:12]
5. Prosperity Through Faith: Prosperity is a manifestation of the anointing, but it requires us to step out in faith. By sowing seeds and giving them specific assignments, we activate the anointing's power to bring financial blessings and breakthroughs. [14:41]
Youtube Chapters:
[0:00] - Welcome
[01:26] - The Anointing and Witnessing
[05:13] - Hunger for Scripture
[07:39] - Healing and Deliverance
[08:42] - Prophetic Guidance
[10:12] - Praise and Worship
[10:54] - Prosperity and the Anointing
[11:33] - Biblical Examples of Prosperity
[12:53] - Activating the Anointing
[13:28] - Faith and Miracles
[14:41] - Assigning Your Seed
[15:25] - The Power of Prayer
[16:18] - Testimony of Provision
[19:06] - The Role of Faith in Provision
[21:55] - Final Encouragement and Prayer
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. 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."
2. Acts 10:38 - "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him."
3. Isaiah 61:1-3 - "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."
#### Observation Questions
1. According to the sermon, what is the first manifestation of the anointing in a believer's life? [01:26]
2. How does the anointing influence a believer's relationship with the Bible? [05:13]
3. What role do hands play in the healing process as described in the sermon? [07:39]
4. How does the sermon describe the connection between the anointing and prosperity? [10:54]
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the anointing compel believers to witness about Jesus, and why is this significant for their spiritual life? [01:26]
2. In what ways does the anointing create a supernatural hunger for Scripture, and how does this hunger impact a believer's spiritual growth? [05:13]
3. What is the significance of the anointing in bringing healing and deliverance, and how does this reflect the ministry of Jesus? [07:39]
4. How does the sermon explain the relationship between faith and the activation of the anointing, particularly in the context of prosperity? [10:54]
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a recent opportunity you had to share your faith. How did the anointing influence your willingness or ability to witness? [01:26]
2. Describe a time when you felt a strong desire to read the Bible. How did this hunger affect your understanding of Scripture and your relationship with God? [05:13]
3. Have you ever felt compelled to pray for someone who was sick? What was the outcome, and how did it affect your faith? [07:39]
4. Think about a situation where you felt guided by a prophetic word or impression. How did you respond, and what was the result? [08:42]
5. In what ways have you experienced God's provision in your life? How did stepping out in faith play a role in this experience? [10:54]
6. Identify a specific area in your life where you need to step out in faith to activate the anointing. What practical steps can you take this week to do so? [12:53]
7. Consider the concept of giving your seed an assignment. How can you apply this principle in your financial decisions or other areas of your life? [15:25]
Devotional
Day 1: The Overflowing Well of Witness
The anointing of God is a dynamic force within believers that compels them to speak about Jesus. This divine influence is likened to an overflowing well, making it impossible to remain silent about the Lord. When the anointing is present, it naturally drives believers to share the gospel wherever they go. This compulsion is not a burden but a joyful expression of the transformation that has taken place within. As believers step out in faith, they find that the anointing empowers their words, making their testimony impactful and life-changing for those who hear it. [01:26]
Acts 4:20 (ESV): "For we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
Reflection: Who in your life needs to hear about Jesus today? How can you share your testimony with them in a way that is natural and authentic?
Day 2: A Divine Hunger for Scripture
The anointing creates a supernatural hunger for the Word of God, drawing believers to the Bible with a desire to see Jesus in its pages. This hunger is not merely an intellectual curiosity but a deep spiritual longing to understand the truths of Scripture. Without this divine hunger, spiritual life can become stagnant. The anointing opens the eyes of believers to the richness of God's Word, enabling them to grasp its depth and apply its teachings to their lives. This hunger is a sign of spiritual vitality and growth, as it continually draws believers closer to God. [05:13]
Jeremiah 15:16 (ESV): "Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts."
Reflection: What specific steps can you take today to cultivate a deeper hunger for God's Word in your daily routine?
Day 3: Instruments of Healing and Deliverance
The anointing empowers believers to bring healing and deliverance to others, moving them to pray for the sick and lead those in bondage to freedom. This divine empowerment transforms believers into instruments of God's healing power, as their hands and words become channels of His grace. The anointing instills a confidence that God will work through them to bring about physical and spiritual healing. As believers step out in faith, they witness the miraculous as God uses them to touch lives and bring liberation to those trapped in darkness. [07:39]
Mark 16:17-18 (ESV): "And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Reflection: Is there someone in your life who needs healing or deliverance? How can you be an instrument of God's healing power for them today?
Day 4: Prophetic Insight and Guidance
Through the anointing, God speaks to believers prophetically, communicating through dreams, visions, and impressions. This prophetic insight is a gift that guides believers in their decisions and protects them from harm. The anointing opens the spiritual ears and eyes of believers, allowing them to discern God's voice and direction in their lives. As they cultivate this gift, they learn to trust in God's guidance, knowing that He is leading them on the right path. This prophetic dimension of the anointing is a powerful tool for navigating the complexities of life with divine wisdom. [10:12]
Joel 2:28 (ESV): "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions."
Reflection: How can you create space in your life to listen for God's prophetic guidance today? What steps can you take to discern His voice more clearly?
Day 5: Faith-Driven Prosperity
Prosperity is a manifestation of the anointing, but it requires believers to step out in faith. By sowing seeds and giving them specific assignments, believers activate the anointing's power to bring financial blessings and breakthroughs. This process involves trusting God for the harvest and believing that He will provide abundantly. The anointing backs up the faith of believers, ensuring that as they step out, God will move powerfully in their lives. This faith-driven prosperity is not just about material wealth but encompasses spiritual and emotional well-being as well. [14:41]
2 Corinthians 9:10-11 (ESV): "He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God."
Reflection: What specific area of your life do you need to trust God for provision? How can you step out in faith today to activate His blessings?
Quotes
1) "You are heavily anointed. God Almighty has promised that you're anointed. The very word Christian is anointed one. And because you're anointed, seven manifestations will be seen in your life that I want to talk to you about today. Every anointed Christian will see seven things automatically. You don't even have to work for it. It's just there. First, every anointed Christian. Every believer talks about Jesus. You cannot keep it in if you're anointed. You'll be a witness for the Lord everywhere you go. You'll talk about Jesus everywhere you go because the anointing is like an overflowing well bubbling in your soul." [01:26] (52 seconds)
2) "The anointing of God is a tangible heavenly substance. Let me explain this to you. Electricity. Electricity is an earthly substance. It's an earthly substance. substance and it is invisible air is an earthly substance that's also invisible but both can be felt if you touch a live wire it'll knock you out when air blows you'll feel it too much of it can bring destruction and ruin homes neighborhoods destroyed by fierce winds nobody can see the wind but the wind is a substance that is earthly now think about the anointing as a heavenly substance more powerful than electricity more powerful than wind and when the anointing comes on you you feel it literally you feel something come on you you're anointed and you know that you're anointed." [01:26] (66 seconds)
3) "The minute God anoints your life something in you wants to bless those with sickness with healing you want to pray for the sick you want to minister healing God begins to flow out of you with healing power you could be in the mall you could be in school or college and and you know to somebody who's sick and you just want to go lay hands on them something in you drives you something in you wants to just go and bless that somebody with healing And you'll go up and say, listen, can I pray with you? Because I believe Jesus will heal you. What moves you like that? But the anointing, the anointing produces a desire for healing. Not only bringing healing to your life, but healing to those that you touch and bless." [05:13] (47 seconds)
4) "The moment you're anointed, God Almighty will bring deliverance through your life. Deliverance to captives. Jesus said it very clearly to heal broken hearts and then bring liberty to the captives because of the anointing. The anointing on. Your life gives you that incredible fire in you that when you see someone bound, you'll go and lead them out of that bondage. You'll go and get them out of that place of darkness. You'll bring them out of their pit and point them to Jesus, our deliverer. And God will use you to heal broken, wounded hearts, bringing people out of prison, spiritual prisons." [05:13] (46 seconds)
5) "The anointing brings the prophetic God will speak to your life because of the anointing God will speak to you through dreams think about this when you got saved the minute you you got saved after that you began having dreams where God began to talk to you through that he didn't do that before that's the anointing God starts to talk to us through dreams visions through that similitude i call it word like it's an impression where you you see something or you know something deep inside of you got feeling that says don't do that don't go there stay home today or don't drive down that street what what what causes that but the anointing." [07:39] (46 seconds)
6) "When God anoints you, you can't help but praise Him. You cannot stop singing unto the Lord. You'll catch yourself singing in the car. You'll catch yourself praising the Lord walking down the road. You'll catch yourself praising Him on a bad day or a good day. And then you'll notice that what you're singing is a message from God for you. Well, how does that happen? How does that happen by the anointing? Now, the unbeliever who is not anointed, well, he'll hum and he'll sing. But what is he singing? Worldly songs. What is he humming? Something he heard on radio he likes. But there's nothing in it from God. There's no message from the Lord." [08:42] (40 seconds)
7) "Prosperity is automatic in your life. All you have to do is turn the engine on. That gasoline is already in your tank. It's called the anointing. Think about this like this. In your car is gasoline. It's full of gas, called the anointing. But God waits for you to turn the key on to release the power. So prosperity is already. Prosperity is already there. The anointing is available for you to preach and to minister the word and to bring healing and to bring deliverance and to bring the prophetic and praise. It's also there for prosperity." [10:12] (38 seconds)
8) "Your need moves the heart of God, but your faith moves his hand. His hand places that power in your hand to do wonders for him. Faith moves the hand of God. So here you are sitting in your car. The tank is full of gas. That's the anointing. It is your responsibility to turn it, turn the engine on, and then you can move the car. It releases power. Faith releases the power of God when I step out and start talking, when I step out and open the Bible, when I step out and lay hands on the sick, when I step out and cast out demons, when I step out into the prophetic, when I begin praising." [13:28] (46 seconds)
9) "The anointing will cause you to talk about Jesus. The anointing will cause you to open the Bible and read it. The anointing will cause you to pray for the sick. And the anointing will cause you to bring deliverance to the captives. And the anointing will cause you to be prophetic. And the anointing will also cause you to praise. That same anointing will cause you to prosper. And all you have to do is trigger it. Turn that key on. Turn that engine on called faith. And watch what God will do with you." [21:55] (27 seconds)