Thou Anointest My Head with Oil

“And you shall make from these a holy anointing oil” Ex. 30:25 NKJV

The oil of anointing had a very important function in the Old Testament. It was made with a special formula that was not to be replicated. It was to be used for the function of anointing that which was to be holy and separated to the Lord. In Exodus this oil was used to anoint all the articles in the tabernacle and the priests. Pure olive oil was to be used in the lampstand to keep it lit at all times. Oil was also used in the anointing of kings and prophets. If it was to be set apart by God it was anointed with oil.

All those born again to a living hope in Jesus Christ are also called to be set apart, holy for the Lord. We are called His temple, kings and priests. We are commissioned to tell everyone of the truth of God and His Word as prophets of the Most High God. For all of this we need anointing and God has anointed His Church with the oil of the Holy Spirit that we might effectively live for Him and serve Him.

Precious Shepherd, Thank You for anointing us with Your Holy Spirit to be useful in service to You. Amen.  

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