Craig Clouston

 The Power of the Anointing

How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me.

Job 29:1

The crowd pressed in, as if leaning forward in their seats would get them closer to heaven. They were hungry for every word! This no-name evangelist was bringing a message full of indictment, yet it was so true that it could not be denied, and no one attempted to do so. He was calling them to repentance through a message about God’s anointing.

The evangelist was speaking about Job and how in the midst of his greatest trials, Job was remembering how blessed his life had been during the fullness of God’s anointing.

His words carried power and truth, conviction and challenge. People began to weep and fall to their knees in repentance. God’s Word was alive with the glory of the Lord, and people were responding to God’s presence.

The pastor could sense a supernatural shift in the atmosphere; it was as if a direct portal from heaven had opened and God Himself were pouring out His anointing oil on those who were bold enough to believe what the Scriptures said was true.

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They had come hungry for God, not just for His healing or deliverance, but also for God Himself. And in response to such hunger, God had showed up in power! He wanted them to know the truth imbedded in the message: Job had been blessed with God’s anointing because he had rescued the poor and the fatherless; he had assisted the dying at the time of their death; he had lifted the spirit of the widow and was righteous and just. Such a clear message: “My anointing is on those who work in the trenches. They will experience power to complete this work.”

God still anoints those who are hungry to love the lost and help the less fortunate.

Prayer

“Lord, bring forth rivers of oil from Your Rock, and pour them upon me so I can go forth and minister in Your power. I want to work in power for You. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”