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Anointing of Joy

by Brett Fuller on April 23, 2018

Anointing is the application of God's grace allowing us to live supernaturally and address our world with power. Heb 1:9 says of Christ, "You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness above your companions."

Christ's love for righteousness and hatred for lawlessness allowed Him to experience an anointing of joy unequalled by His companions. This elation helped Him rise above the accusations of the religious elite, the short-lived love of those He healed and the desertion/betrayal of His disciples. Just one of these unaffirming realities is enough to send most Christians into a downward spiral of discouragement. Yet, Jesus being impacted by their combined sinful response, was not negatively influenced by it. He retained His anointing of joy!

Zoloft and Prozac may be required in certain circumstances. However, obedience to God will stimulate the anointing which in turn will unveil inestimable joy. If you want to live well, obey...