Thursday 16 February 2012
Monday 13 February 2012
HIS ANNOINTING
In Biblical times, priests were annointed when ordained.
In turn, priests annointed kings when enthroned.
The Bible teaches that when someone is ill, that person is to call the elders of the congregation and I quote:
"Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let
them pray over him, annointing him with oil in the name of the Lord... "
James 5:14 NKJV
So we see that even today we are to make use of oil to annoint each other, especially in times of sickness. But it is not only the elders who must annoint us, because the Word of God teaches that we are all priests and kings in God's kingdom:
"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His
own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called
you out of darkness into His marvellous light;" 1 Peter 2:9
Have you ever let the meaning of this verse sink deep into your very heart, soul, mind and spirit? Soaked it up? Digested it?
We must hold fast to the Word of God. Especially in times of trials and tribulations, when we feel low and unworthy, or defeated and helpless, or dispirited, we as the "chosen generation, royal priesthood, holy nation, His own special people", should stand our ground - stand under the annointing and refuse to be moved from under the cloud of God's glory... and be what God intended us to be!
A chosen generation;
A royal priesthood;
A holy nation;
His own special people;
and we should live and move and act with the authority given us in the name of Jesus and have our being under the full annointing of the Holy Spirit daily!
Thank You, Lord, for your Annointing. Thank You that we do not have to feel unworthy, little, of no worth in Your Kingdom. Help us to realise and accept this glorious position that You have intended for us and to stand and move and act according to and under the Annointing of Your Spirit every day of our lives.
In turn, priests annointed kings when enthroned.
The Bible teaches that when someone is ill, that person is to call the elders of the congregation and I quote:
"Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let
them pray over him, annointing him with oil in the name of the Lord... "
James 5:14 NKJV
So we see that even today we are to make use of oil to annoint each other, especially in times of sickness. But it is not only the elders who must annoint us, because the Word of God teaches that we are all priests and kings in God's kingdom:
"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His
own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called
you out of darkness into His marvellous light;" 1 Peter 2:9
Have you ever let the meaning of this verse sink deep into your very heart, soul, mind and spirit? Soaked it up? Digested it?
We must hold fast to the Word of God. Especially in times of trials and tribulations, when we feel low and unworthy, or defeated and helpless, or dispirited, we as the "chosen generation, royal priesthood, holy nation, His own special people", should stand our ground - stand under the annointing and refuse to be moved from under the cloud of God's glory... and be what God intended us to be!
A chosen generation;
A royal priesthood;
A holy nation;
His own special people;
and we should live and move and act with the authority given us in the name of Jesus and have our being under the full annointing of the Holy Spirit daily!
Thank You, Lord, for your Annointing. Thank You that we do not have to feel unworthy, little, of no worth in Your Kingdom. Help us to realise and accept this glorious position that You have intended for us and to stand and move and act according to and under the Annointing of Your Spirit every day of our lives.
Wednesday 1 February 2012
WHAT ARE YOUR MOORING LINES?
All staff in the office received an e-mail from one of the national managers of our company, asking the above question.
I am going to quote his e-mail in part, as it may help someone out there. Of course, the context in which he had asked it, was purely business. But I want to say let's not just focus on the business side of our lives, but let us take stock of our lives as a whole, including our spiritual walk with Almighty God. I quote:
"What are your mooring lines? In other words, what is holding you back from being the very best you can be. The reason this question is so powerful is that it puts the responsibility of our life... squarely on our shoulders and no longer allows us to blame others.
As you know, mooring lines are the things that prevent hot-air balloons from rising, planes from taking off and ships from sailing away. In just the same way, they are the things that prevent us from soaring, from truly living life fully, from achieving our (full potential). (I have exchanged his words for my own between the brackets). Mooring lines are unique to each person. No two people have the exact same ones.
There are many different types of mooring lines. See if any of these ring true for you:
Limiting beliefs.
People and relationships.
Negative emotions.
Lack of Gratitude.
Being emotionally shut down."
I am not going to quote everything that he set out under each of these headings, but will merely jot down what I believe to be remedies to cut these mooring lines.
Trust God, be totally dependent of Him to lead and guide you and trust in your own abilities which are God given.
Break the mooring lines with negative people and with all who would, as my father used to say, pull you off the ladder instead of helping you climb the ladder.
Forgive: Firstly yourself, as well as everybody else. By cutting the mooring lines of your anger and unforgiveness, which binds people to you, you will also set yourself free. Remember God forgives us every time we ask.
Ask the Lord to fill you with His love. This will enable you to truly love yourself and other people in a godly manner.
"But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you. Matt. 6:33
Thank You, Lord, that even for success in business we may rely on Your guidance and wisdom. Help us to cut mooring lines, or soul ties, that are harmful to our spirits and minds.
I am going to quote his e-mail in part, as it may help someone out there. Of course, the context in which he had asked it, was purely business. But I want to say let's not just focus on the business side of our lives, but let us take stock of our lives as a whole, including our spiritual walk with Almighty God. I quote:
"What are your mooring lines? In other words, what is holding you back from being the very best you can be. The reason this question is so powerful is that it puts the responsibility of our life... squarely on our shoulders and no longer allows us to blame others.
As you know, mooring lines are the things that prevent hot-air balloons from rising, planes from taking off and ships from sailing away. In just the same way, they are the things that prevent us from soaring, from truly living life fully, from achieving our (full potential). (I have exchanged his words for my own between the brackets). Mooring lines are unique to each person. No two people have the exact same ones.
There are many different types of mooring lines. See if any of these ring true for you:
Limiting beliefs.
People and relationships.
Negative emotions.
Lack of Gratitude.
Being emotionally shut down."
I am not going to quote everything that he set out under each of these headings, but will merely jot down what I believe to be remedies to cut these mooring lines.
Trust God, be totally dependent of Him to lead and guide you and trust in your own abilities which are God given.
Break the mooring lines with negative people and with all who would, as my father used to say, pull you off the ladder instead of helping you climb the ladder.
Forgive: Firstly yourself, as well as everybody else. By cutting the mooring lines of your anger and unforgiveness, which binds people to you, you will also set yourself free. Remember God forgives us every time we ask.
Ask the Lord to fill you with His love. This will enable you to truly love yourself and other people in a godly manner.
"But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you. Matt. 6:33
Thank You, Lord, that even for success in business we may rely on Your guidance and wisdom. Help us to cut mooring lines, or soul ties, that are harmful to our spirits and minds.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)