“And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” Ephesians 3:19
Knowledge can be obtained through the many Christian resources there are today. You can get knowledge through spending money to go to Bible College. However, love that surpasses knowledge is gained by pursuing Christ.
“But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;” Acts 26:16
God said He will make Paul a minister. Bible College can’t do that, studying to show yourself approved can’t do that, someone laying their hands on you and ordaining you can’t do that. Though these things may offer some help, it is God who calls and makes ministers.
“Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;” II Cor. 1:21
Without the anointing we cannot be effective for the Kingdom of God, yet it seems so many Christians lack this anointing. Why is that? Over the next 5 days I will give some reasons why there is a lack of anointed Christians.
Here is #1
Too often, men’s abilities and achievements are mistaken for God’s anointing. Therefore, many Christians think they are anointed because they have graduated Bible College, or have great natural abilities and talents. Our generation has forgotten that the anointing is something that comes from God and is given to all that ask for it. The anointing comes with that baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire. The anointing doesn’t make us smarter or more talented, it makes what we say and do more powerful. We all need the anointing from God if we are going to be effective for His kingdom
