Be anointed!

“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him." Acts 10:38 KJV.

If Jesus Himself was anointed, how much more do we all need to be anointed to fulfil what God has called us to do! The anointing empowers a man to do good works, to break yokes, and to become an agent of deliverance. It is the visible indicator that God is with a person, equipping them for divine assignments. The anointing is our defence against the attacks of the enemy (Isaiah 10:27, Psalms 89:20-24). This was the reason why David could waste Goliath (1 Samuel 16:13; 1 Samuel 17:50). When you are anointed, whatever you have can get the work done, no matter how insignificant it is.

The anointing is the game changer in life’s journey—it distinguishes a man and makes him excel, even in the midst of adversity, as it did for Joseph, whom God was with and delivered from all his afflictions, granting him favour and wisdom in Egypt (Acts 7:9-10). Jesus declared, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor…” (Luke 4:18). Let us, therefore, be hungry for the anointing of God upon our lives, as the Lord invites us to thirst and hunger for the anointing (Isaiah 55:1; Psalm 42:1-2). May we all be anointed and equipped to fulfil our divine destinies!

Prophetic word: The Spirit of the Lord says, “My child, I am pouring fresh oil upon your head. The same Spirit that anointed Jesus of Nazareth to go about doing good and healing all who were oppressed is resting upon you. Every yoke that has held you back is being broken by the power of My anointing. I am setting you apart for divine assignments and positioning you for exploits. As David was anointed and found favour before kings, so shall you find favour in places you least expect. Doors that have been shut are opening before you, for My presence will go with you and give you rest. Hunger for Me, and I will fill you to overflowing. The oil upon your life will cause you to triumph over every adversary, and My hand shall establish and strengthen you. Fear not, for you are My anointed, and I am with you.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for all things. Lord, as You anointed Jesus with the Holy Ghost and with power, I ask that You anoint me afresh today. Let every yoke in my life be destroyed by the power of the anointing. Father, fill me with Your Spirit so that I may go about doing good, healing, and bringing deliverance to those oppressed by the enemy. Let Your presence rest mightily upon me as it did upon David, Joseph, and the prophets of old. Lord, cause me to walk in divine favour, wisdom, and boldness. Stir in me a deep hunger and thirst for more of You. I declare that I am Your anointed, and no enemy shall outwit me nor afflict me. Thank You, Lord, for empowering me to fulfil my purpose. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.