EPISODE 0121 | Cultivating Anointing
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0121
The anointing of God isn’t just for pastors or prophets—it’s for every believer. In this episode, we explore what it means to walk in the anointing, how to cultivate it, and what happens when we neglect it. God anoints His people to lead, serve, and stand against the enemy, but that anointing requires stewardship. Learn how to guard your anointing, avoid the pitfalls that can cause you to lose it, and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit daily.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ What is the anointing, and why does it matter?
✔️ How anointing signifies consecration, empowerment, and healing.
✔️ Biblical examples of anointing from the Old and New Testaments.
✔️ The dangers of neglecting or losing the anointing.
✔️ Practical ways to cultivate and sustain God’s anointing in your life.
Key Scriptures:
📖 1 John 2:20 – "But you have an anointing from the Holy One..."
📖 1 Samuel 16:12-13 – David’s anointing and empowerment.
📖 Acts 1:8 – The Holy Spirit anoints us with power.
📖 James 5:14 – Anointing for healing and restoration.
📖 Isaiah 61:1 – The Spirit of the Lord anoints us for ministry.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 The anointing empowers believers to fulfill their calling, walk in authority, and resist the enemy.
🔹 It is a gift, but it must be cultivated and guarded.
🔹 Disobedience, sin, and neglect can cause us to lose the anointing.
🔹 Walking in obedience, holiness, and intimacy with God strengthens the anointing.
How to Keep and Grow in the Anointing:
✅ Pursue intimacy with God through prayer and worship.
✅ Walk in obedience—delayed obedience is disobedience.
✅ Live a consecrated life, rejecting sin and distraction.
✅ Stay accountable and surround yourself with godly influences.
God’s anointing isn’t just a title—it’s an assignment.
Resources
The Better Planner™ is a personal planner designed by Pastor Stephen to help you map out all the different aspects of success and personal growth on your way to better.
The foundation of the Better Planner™ is the practice of defining and reaching your personal vision. The other principles for growth all integrate with and flow out of this essential step. As you develop and record the insights you receive from God and His design for your life, the Better Planner™ will lead you through a step-by-step process to become better.
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