“But ye have an unction from the Holy One…”
1 Jn 2:20
The
word “unction” (χρίσμα) means, “something rubbed in or anointed; the allusion
is to the anointing of kings and priests, or their inauguration or coronation,
(1Sa10:1; 1Sa 16:13; Exo 28:41; Exo
40:15). Christians, in the N.T. are described as
“kings and priests,” (Rev 1:6; Rev 5:10), and as a “royal priesthood” (1Pe 2:5,
1Pe 2:9);
and hence they are represented as “anointed,” in the Holy Spirit. Thus who God
has “anointed” He will deliver byway of His covenant, The Father states “Touch not mine anointed…” (Psa 105:15). The Holy Spirit influences are imparted to
the children of God, to enlighten, to sanctify, and to comfort them in their
trials…(Psa 23:5) tells us, God has prepared a table for you in the presence of
your enemies, you’re anointed, and your cup runneth over. The anointing of God precedes you, protects
you and prepares you. David stated in (1 Sam 26:9), concerning Saul, “…who can stretch forth his hand against the
Lord’s anointed, and be guiltless?” (Psa 23:5). God’s anointing assures you of His great love
for you, and while you may not be perfect, Jesus thinks you’re to die for!
Someone
will pay the price for your sins; will it be you or Jesus?
HSAY…Todd
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