GOD'S ANOINTING
Olive oil is released only when it is crushed. In the word of God, oil is often symbolic of the anointing or smearing of God's presence upon a person. Living in the anointing that destroys yokes and removes burdens is not an accident but rather, a byproduct of crushing trials. There is something about going through the valley of the shadow of death that can bring out the glory of God like nothing else!
Psalm 23:4-5 (NIV)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Living in God’s plan for you is the most amazing and fulfilling way to live! When you have allowed Jesus Christ to be the Lord of your life, couch potato living will not be an option; God will make sure that you go through the weight room of life! When you’re in the valley of the shadow of death, it’s tempting to quit or at least be discouraged; this is when the fight of faith is on! The fight of faith is a good fight as long as your winning! God has called us to be more than conquerors and for sure, our attitude will determine our altitude. God knows we must learn the life of faith – Your problem is only as big as your perception (faith-way of seeing) of your God.
Those moments in life when things are challenging are crucial times of God’s work in us, stripping us of those things that will hinder his blessing for us in our future. Jesus said it like this, John 12:24-25 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
Difficult trials help us to die to those things that are holding us from our great future. When we are in a tough test of our faith, we must trust that God truly loves us and that his plan cannot fail! When I go to the gym, it is never a pain free ordeal; this is when my muscles get torn so that they can grow. When you’re going through very difficult things, think of this… It is your weight room of life! “ No pain, no gain” Remember, the olives don’t become oil until they’re crushed!
I believe today is your day to win! May you, in faith, go through the trials God has allowed for you. May you walk by faith today and may you overflow with God's powerful anointing! An amazing, fulfilling, yoke destroying, burden removing life is available for you and it is only found when the crushing circumstances of life have produced in you…
GOD'S ANOINTING
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