Jesus: The Anointed of God
Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest who shall do according to what is in My heart and in My mind. I will build him a sure house, and he shall walk before My anointed forever. 1 Samuel 2:35
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed. Psalm 2:2
Jesus is the Anointed of God. The word “anointed” comes from the same Hebrew word that means “Messiah.” When Jesus was born, the people of Israel were looking for their Messiah-Deliverer to drive their enemies into the sea. They longed for their Messiah to sit upon the throne of Israel and to rule them in peace and righteousness. But Jesus didn’t come the first time as a Soldier-Messiah for political deliverance. He came to rule the hearts of people and to give them principles by which they could experience inner peace and righteousness. Any sensible king would prefer to allow the inner compulsion of his subjects to rule them rather than his using outward coercion. Let Jesus be your personal Messiah, and let Him be your personal Deliverer. Let Jesus anoint you this day for the task before you. Let Jesus rule your life.
Lord Jesus, anoint me with Your strength to live this day; deliver me from selfishness and temptation. Come sit upon the throne of my heart to rule my thoughts, feelings and actions.
Jesus is the Anointed of God who can anoint you with a fresh focus and renewed strength. He can anoint you with confidence and a renewed determination to live righteously. He can anoint you with His presence so that you can enjoy His peace. Know Jesus more intimately this day; that’s your key to personal deliverance.
Lord, I wait for Your anointing. Let the oil of Your presence flow into my life. Heal me when I hurt, renew me when I’m exhausted, strengthen me when I’m faint, and revive me when I’ve lost my vision. Amen.
The Lord’s anointing can enrich your life.
