The anointing of redemption to others
Hebrews 12:1-4 Hebrews 12:1-4
Hebrews 12:1-4 Hebrews 12:1-4 is an exhortation to embrace the cross! It says, “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.” How much opposition did Joseph face? How much by Potiphar himself who believed the lies of his wife and threw him in prison? How much opposition? The price of being a redeemer is incredible. The Bible makes it clear that we have a choice as to whether or not we are going to accept that price or not. Part of that process includes resisting sin. How many of us resist and how many of us yield. God didn’t give up, He sent us His Son who paid the price to redeem us! Even if we are in a multiple repeat type of bondage, Jesus paid the ultimate price for redemption. He redeems us and does so as soon as we accept it. We can start taking the anointing of redemption to others. We have to receive it first! That is what Hebrews 12 is all about. Will we receive what God has done for us so we can be the agents of redemption? What does this scripture tell you about God? What does this scripture tell you about man? Since this is God’s word what changes do I need to make in my life? Whom am I going tell or share with?
- There are four significant phases of the moon that control the seasons. During each phase, there is active spiritual activity, either from the members of the kingdom of darkness affecting man negatively, or from the members of the kingdom of light affecting man positively.
- As God’s official representatives on earth, you know all things were created to give God pleasure; so personally call upon the spirit of God to guide you and the rest of the church into specific areas of prayer for each phase, so each phase will fulfill God’s pattern as His will for man on earth is fulfilled. (Joh 16:13; Rev 4:11)