Anointing Is A Sign of Favor
As we continue our series on the subject of the anointing. The next concept we will cover is the concept that anointing is linked with favor.
Let us examine the following scripture:
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. – Hebrews 11:6
The scripture here says that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. One of those rewards is the anointing. You see, God does not just throw the anointing around like candy. Remember the anointing of God is not the same as the love of God. The love of God is unconditional meaning there is nothing you can do to lose the love of God – nothing. The anointing however can be lost, (it can be regained as well).
There is a price to pay to acquire the anointing and there is a price to pay to keep the anointing. There are many preachers who preach today with no or very little anointing. It is because they have not paid the price. What is the price? The price is absolute and complete surrender. It is dying to one’s self. The price is spending lots and lots of time in God’s presence and in His word. Let us look at the scripture again:
…He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Notice it says He is a rewarder of those that DILIGENTLY seek him. It doesn’t say that He is a rewarder of those that casually seek Him, but diligently seek him. Synonyms for diligent are: eager, persistent, earnest, and steadfast. Notice this scripture:
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. – James 5:16
Notice it does not say the casual, apathetic prayer of a righteous man avails much. When you seek God’s face (II Chronicles 7:14) there is a reward. One of those rewards is the anointing. When someone is being rewarded or blessed by God, it is a sign that God is pleased with that person. It is a sign that that person is walking in the favor of God. The anointing is a sign of the favor of God on someone’s life. And believe me, when God’s powerful anointing comes upon your life, what a reward it is!
I have had apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, and evangelists all recognize the anointing on my life. Many have acknowledged that there is a special anointing of God that rests upon me. So when I talk about anointing, I am talking about something I know about. One thing I know is that the anointing comes with a price. There is a price to pay to acquire the anointing and there is a price to keep it. But when the anointing of God rests upon a man or woman of God you can be sure they paid a price to get it and they are paying a price to keep it.
If you want the anointing of God on your life in such a way that it can be felt and sensed by others then I have a word for you – trade. Trade some of the hours you are spending on other things with time in God’s presence and in His word. Seek God with all your heart and ask him to increase the measure of anointing upon your life. Jesus said if you ask the Father anything in His name He will give to you.
May you walk in a greater meaure of anointing…
James Robor
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