By Sidharth Mohandas
As I was studying the root meaning of the Hebrew word “mashach” that is used for “anoint”, I came to realize that this word originally carries the meaning “to rub”. When I read this I was immediately reminded of something someone once told me: “Your smile rubs off on those who see you”. In other words, he was saying that my smile made others do the same. This is true about the anointing too. When the Anointed One [Greek: Christ; Hebrew: Messiah] rubs off on you, you do what He does.
Jesus said, The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. [Luke 4:18]
Why was Jesus anointed?….to preach the Gospel, to proclaim freedom for those held captive, to restore sight to the blind, to deliver those who are oppressed and to proclaim the favor of the Lord.
Acts 10:38 confirms this: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how He went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with Him.
What was Jesus anointed with? the Holy Spirit and power.
Before Jesus sent His disciples to be witnesses, He asked them to wait in Jerusalem to receive this anointing. He said, Ye shall receive power after the Holy Spirit comes upon you [Acts 1:8]. The disciples did not continue with the ministry of Jesus till this happened.
Has Christ [The Anointed One] rubbed off on us today? We need to ask ourselves: Are we operating like Him? Is our life a form of godliness, but denying it’s power? If you haven’t received the Spirit baptism, I encourage you to seek God for the infilling of the Spirit. However, if you are one who has been baptized in the Spirit, I encourage you to continue to be filled in the Spirit and thus grow in the anointing.
I love that idea of Jesus rubbing off on me. For me, that takes time being in His Presence and drinking of the Spirit, worshipping Him. Thank you Sidarth.
Right on! The power of the Spirit is to be used!!!
Another great word study!
Very good Sidharth. This article explains what you were talking about before a little better. Now I understand what you meant!
Yes, we must come in contact with Him for this to take place. As we draw near to Him, He draws near to us (Jms). I love this word picture. Thank you, Sid.
Amen, Angie and Mike, it’s by spending time in His Presence and on the words of His Presence that we can walk in increasing anointing.
Thanks Michael and Justin for your comments =). I’m glad you, Justin, could get what i was trying to convey.
Blessings
Sidharth
wonderful post…I love word studies
Interesting and applicable! Yipee to the power and anointing that He offers to all who stay close to Him, close enough to receive what He gives freely…we can’t help receiving when we stay laying upon His chest like the Apostle John, ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved’! and He invites each of us…