Exodus 30:25-38, Leviticus 18:8, 21:10 – 25
1. Anointing oil is the symbol of God’s protection, blessing and empowerment.
2. In the old testament the anointing oil is dedicated to sanctify the tent of meeting that was the house of God, furniture, utensils of the Temple, of the priests, and for the appointment of the King.
3. The Old Testament anointing oil was not allowed to be poured on anyone except the man of God and the King.
4. The original anointing oil was made by Moses, and no one was allowed to make one like it. God’s instruction is that the anointing oil was also to be held sacred for generations to come. ‘Do not pretend’
5. In the New Testament the disciples of Jesus Christ and the elders in the book of James use olive oil to anoint the sick. James 5:14-15, Mark 6:13-14
6. Today the seal of the Holy Spirit brings protection, blessing and empowerment. Ephesians 1:13-14
7. The man and woman of God are no longer sanctified and sealed for the work of God by the anointing oil but by the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the anointing with the ability to teach men. 1John 2:27, Acts 13:1-4
8. Most people replace God’s principles with symbols. The power is in following God’s principles, not symbols. People today prefer to look for oil, water, etc… and soon they are exhausted without the maximum presence of God. God’s principles present you before God.
9. Just as people who believed in circumcision gloried in the flesh, so people today glorify in oils and water instead of Christ crucified. Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 1:22-23
11. The power of God cannot be bought, if you need it simply give your heart to Jesus and then you will receive the power from above. Acts 1:8
12. Remember Simon who tried to buy the power of God with money in the book of Acts 8:18. People would rather buy than pray through their situation until God gives an answer to their prayers. But those who hunger and thirst for the presence of God will be filled with his presence and his presence will always be with them.
13. In conclusion, we still do not have the right to judge others. Read Romans 14