THE ANOINTING of the Lord!
I have come to learn something about the anointing of the Lord upon a persons life.
God has called them and most of the time they know it. The anointing involves the strength and power of God available to use as God allows and directs. Once given, God does not take it back. One is responsible for how they use it and what they do with it.
As a life is lived for the Lord, God the Holy Spirit gifts abilities as laid out in 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. Certain persons are called to specific positions.
As David and his mighty men were for such a time. They took on and took out the heathen tribes from Canaan soon to become Israel.
When they challenged or were challenged, God the Holy Spirit would pour upon them super abilities to fight against their enemies and produce astounding results.
1Chronicles 14:8-17
David was announced king of all Israel. The Philistines heard and came to seek David( to kill him). They spread themselves in the valley of Rehaim(Giants)
David enquired of God. “Shall I go up against the philistines?” The Lord said, “ Go up for I will deliver them into you hand.” David prevailed and smote them.
David said, “ God has broken upon my enemies like water breaking forth. “
Again the Philistines spread themselves in the valley. David enquired of God and God said “Do not go up after them. Turn away and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. When you hear the sound of going ( wind) in the mulberry trees, then go out to battle; for God has gone out before you to smite the Philistines. David did as God commanded and smote the Philistine armies from Gibeon to Gazer.
The FAME of David went out into all lands; and the Lord brought fear of him (David)upon all nations. Every time the anointing was there as David and his mighty men went out to battle
1Chronicles has many exploits done by David’s mighty men in which they took out large numbers of enemy armies. Sometime by the efforts of one individual anointed by God.
As they went in the will of God with their hearts in line with with the Lord. The power and strength made them invincible to enemy nations.
IN GOD’s STRENGTH AND POWER, WE WILL!!
Today as we seek God to use us. His strength and power come to us as needed. Mostly as we go. “I can’t believe I did that!” We shout as the victory comes.
One shall put 1000 to flight; 2 shall put 10,000 to flight. BY GOD’s POWER & STRENGTH!