How
come a spider can walk across the sticky threads of its web and not get
stuck, yet those same threads will trap every predator that enters? The
secret is oil! Its tiny suction-cup shaped feet exude fresh oil with
every step so it glides through stuff others can't survive or get bogged
down in. What's the message of the spider? You need to be continually
anointed with the oil of God's Spirit! Looking back, you realise that's
what kept you sane when you thought you were going to lose your mind.
It's why you made it when others didn't and it's why you need to stay
filled with God's Spirit every day. The Psalmist said, 'I shall be
anointed with fresh oil!' (Psalm 92:10). There are four truths in
Exodus, chapter 30, concerning the anointing oil, that we need to keep
in mind if we're going to live an anointed life. 1) Without it, our
ministry is ineffective. 'Thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons…that they
may minister unto me' (Exodus 30:30) 2) Our children need to experience
it. 'This shall be a holy anointing oil unto me throughout your
generations' (Exodus 30:31) 3) God won't anoint our fleshly efforts and
agendas. 'Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make
any other like it' (Exodus 30:32) 4) We are in danger when we try to
substitute it with other things. 'Whoever makes any like it…must be cut
off' (Exodus 30:38 NIV). Before you leave home every morning get down on
your knees and pray, 'Lord, anoint me with fresh oil!'
How
come a spider can walk across the sticky threads of its web and not get
stuck, yet those same threads will trap every predator that enters? The
secret is oil! Its tiny suction-cup shaped feet exude fresh oil with
every step so it glides through stuff others can't survive or get bogged
down in. What's the message of the spider? You need to be continually
anointed with the oil of God's Spirit! Looking back, you realise that's
what kept you sane when you thought you were going to lose your mind.
It's why you made it when others didn't and it's why you need to stay
filled with God's Spirit every day. The Psalmist said, 'I shall be
anointed with fresh oil!' (Psalm 92:10). There are four truths in
Exodus, chapter 30, concerning the anointing oil, that we need to keep
in mind if we're going to live an anointed life. 1) Without it, our
ministry is ineffective. 'Thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons…that they
may minister unto me' (Exodus 30:30) 2) Our children need to experience
it. 'This shall be a holy anointing oil unto me throughout your
generations' (Exodus 30:31) 3) God won't anoint our fleshly efforts and
agendas. 'Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make
any other like it' (Exodus 30:32) 4) We are in danger when we try to
substitute it with other things. 'Whoever makes any like it…must be cut
off' (Exodus 30:38 NIV). Before you leave home every morning get down on
your knees and pray, 'Lord, anoint me with fresh oil!'
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