THE ANOINTING OF GOD

THE ANOINTING OF GOD – PSALM 89:20-23

20 I have found David my servant; with my sacred oil I have anointed him. 21 My hand will sustain him; surely my arm will strengthen him. 22 No enemy will subject him to tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. 23 I will crush his foes before him and strike down his adversaries. NIV

WHAT THE ANOINTING OF GOD IS?

a.    The anointing is God’s “seal of approval”

John 6:27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval." In this text Luke 4:18 we see what Jesus was talking about "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. NIV

b.   The anointing is the “finger of God.”

Luke 11:20 But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you. NIV

The anointing is applicable in every aspect of your life. You need the anointing in every aspect of your life; the anointing is not only spiritual but also physical.

Sometimes we think that only pastors needs to be anointed but is not. When you get a new job, you need anointing. When you got married, you need anointing. When you even get a new car, a new house, a new baby, whatever you received you need the anointing.

The three levels of anointing

1.   1 Samuel 16: 12,13 – “the starter anointing”

12 So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; he is the one." 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power. Samuel then went to Ramah.

This is the first anointing David received in his life. This anointing made David aware of what was in front of him.

2.   2 Samuel 2:4 - “the pusher anointing”

4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah.

This is the second type of anointing David received in his life, and is not the same as the first one. This level of anointing pushes him to possess his right. David was already declared king over Israel but he was not push in that position. The anointing pushes him to that level. This level of anointing did not allow David to rule over all Israel but part.

3.   2 Samuel 5:3-7 “the taker anointing”

3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them [there] before the Lord, and they anointed [him] king over Israel. 4 David was thirty years old when he began his forty-year reign. 5 In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. 6 And the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who said to David, You shall not enter here, for the blind and the lame will prevent you; they thought, David cannot come in here. 7 Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the City of David. AMP

The taker anointing was the last and highest level of anointing upon David’s life. This level of anointing allows you to take what is yours. With this level of anointing you can take every stronghold of your enemy.

The taker anointing was what came upon Elijah to run ahead of the king Ahab when the king was on his chariot.

WHAT THE ANOINTING OF GOD BRINGS

1.   The anointing breaks every yoke. Is. 10:27

27 And it shall come to pass in that day, 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. KJV

2.   When you are anointed you become untouchable. Psalms 105:15

“Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm”.

3.   The anointing brings favor Psalm 84:9

Look upon our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one. NIV

4.   The anointing of God set you above others. 1 Sam 10:1

Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the LORD anointed you leader over his inheritance? NIV

5.   The anointing connects you to where your destiny is. 1 Sam 16:16, 19

16 Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the harp. He will play when the evil spirit from God comes upon you, and you will feel better." 19 Then Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, "Send me your son David, who is with the sheep. NIV

6.   The anointing sometimes causes trouble for you. 1 Sam 10:27

 But some troublemakers said, "How can this fellow save us?" They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent. NIV

When you are anointed you become the enemy’s target. Jesus became the enemy’s target because he was anointed.

7.   The anointing gives you strategy for victory.

The anointing helps, (impart, prepares, energies) you defeat your Giant.

1 Sam 16:12 So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; he is the one." 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power. Samuel then went to Ramah. NIV

8.   The anointing transforms life.  1 Sam 10:9

And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. KJV

9.   You will be changed. 1 Sam 10:6

“The Spirit of the LORD will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person”. NIV

10. The anointing of God makes your heart glad. 1 Sam 10 :2

2 When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel's tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, 'The donkeys you set out to look for have been found. And now your father has stopped thinking about them and is worried about you. He is asking, "What shall I do about my son?" NIV

11. When you are anointed you become a prophet/prophetess to yourself. 1 Sam 10: 6a, 10,11

6 The Spirit of the LORD will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; 10 When they arrived at Gibeah, a procession of prophets met him; the Spirit of God came upon him in power, and he joined in their prophesying. 11 When all those who had formerly known him saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked each other, "What is this that has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?" NIV

12. When you are anointed anything you touch become bless. 1 Sam 10:7

 Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God is with you. NIV

13. When you are anointed you are under the direction of the Holy Spirit. 1 Sam 10:15,16

15 And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.16 And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.KJV

14.  When you are anointed you become humble. 1 Sam 10:22

2 Therefore they inquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff. KJV

15. The anointing will cause people to speak well of you. 1 Sam 16:18

One of the servants answered, "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine-looking man. And the LORD is with him. NIV

 You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

The anointing brings over flow