21 One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was

baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit, in

bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said,

“You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”Luke 3: 21-22

Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power.

Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. 15 He taught

regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone

Luke 4:14-15

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,[a]

2 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.

They will be called oaks of righteousness,

a planting of the LORD

for the display of his splendour.

The Old Testament contains a clear pattern of the anointing of priests,

prophets and kings, such anointing being with oil made according to the

recipe which God gave to Moses. It was to signify a setting apart, being

chosen by God.

What is the anointing all about?

How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers

live together in harmony! For harmony is as

precious as the anointing oil that was poured

over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and

onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as

refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that

falls on the mountains of Zion. And there

the LORD has pronounced his blessing, even life

everlasting.

Psalm 133

The anointing is God's ability in you to enable you to do

something with ease, without it being a struggle.

“The flow of the anointing oil provokes intense worship”

― Thea Harris, Pour the Oil

What is the anointing all about?

It is knowing the supernatural presence of God upon us, being aware

of His presence with us. A physical experience where we feel the

warm presence and glow of God upon our body.

• Like the oil running down Aaron’s beard, we need the anointing of the Holy Spirit;

• We need the anointing – the Holy Spirit! He is the one who breaks the heavy yoke,

brings freedom to the captives, sets free the oppressed and releases healing

and miracles.

Jesus is the ANOINTED ONE, but we share in His

anointing.

’But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.’

1 John 2:20

‘But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no

need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about

everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.’

1 John 2:27

‘It is God who enables us, along with you, to stand firm for Christ. He has

commissioned us, 22 and he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy

Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything he has

promised us.’

2 Corinthians 1:21

How do we know God’s anointing?

‘As a result of the

apostles’ work, sick

people were brought

out into the streets

on beds and mats so

that Peter’s shadow

might fall across

some of them as he

went by.’

Acts 5:15

How do we know God’s anointing?

‘When handkerchiefs

or aprons that had

merely touched his

skin were placed on

sick people, they

were healed of their

diseases, and evil

spirits were

expelled.’

Acts 19:12

How do we know God’s anointing?