"Tell My People to Prepare for a Season of the Anointing of Fresh Oil" - Jeff Jansen
The Wind of the Spirit That Brings an Anointing of Fresh Oil
First, I'd like to start out by sharing with you the details of what
happened on a recent ministry trip to the city of Lagos, Nigeria, a
nation I had never been to before. It was not an easy road for me to get
there, as a matter of fact I was scheduled to be there the year prior
only to be turned away at the border because my visa was not in order.
To say the least it was very frustrating, but their relentless pursuit
to have me back the following year willed me into trying again as I felt
the Lord was in it, only this time I successfully and safely arrived.
The start of the morning meeting was like any other meeting. Years ago the Lord told me, "Jeff, every time you come into a new nation, I want you to bring your Silver Trumpet and proclaim a season of the new,"
so I was prepared to do so. The name of the event was "MATA" Men Around
The Anointing. As the worship ended I was called to the stage to
minister and after the introductions I asked the band to remain with me.
I told them it was January 13th, and the beginning of a new Gregorian
calendar year, and that we were going to declare a "Season of the New,
in the New year."
Three
thousand people attended the morning session with anticipation. As the
band played, I called the people forward to release a "Shout to God"
that would touch the nation. The Lord said to, "Prepare for a Season of the Anointing of Fresh Oil" and that, "The Wind of the Holy Spirit was going blow through the room."
As we shouted in the glory of God, I blew the trumpet and the Wind of
the Holy Spirit came rushing into the building to the extent that
everyone could feel it. In the natural, Nigeria is a massive
oil-producing nation. As the Wind was moving, supernatural oil began to
manifest on the hands of many peoples to the point of dripping...as a
sign that a fresh anointing was being imparted and released. The Wind of
the Spirit had brought an anointing of Fresh Oil that morning.
Get Ready for the New
Something new is being poured out in this season from the
Presence of the Lord. Just as Esther had to prepare herself before she
was presented before the King, so we to must prepare ourselves.
Now when it was each young woman's turn to
go before King Ahasuerus, after the end of her twelve months under the
regulations for the women—for the days of their beautification were
completed as follows: six months with oil of myrrh and six months with
[sweet] spices and perfumes and the beauty preparations for women. (Esther 2:12)
Esther and the young women soaked for six months in oil of myrrh and
six months with sweet spices and oils of perfumes in beauty preparations
before they were presented to the King. Oil softens the skin and brings
it back to its original condition.
Before David was anointed King of Israel by Samuel, he too was in a
season of preparation. While keeping his fathers sheep in the hills,
David learned to skillfully play the harp as he worshiped and sang songs
to the Lord. His heart was being tuned and tenderized to carry the
anointing that would soon be poured out upon his life. David also
learned how to use the sling and stone with great accuracy as he was
given charge in protecting his fathers sheep from the bear and the lion.
"Arise, Anoint Him, For He Is The One"
David
had no idea what was about to come upon him. There was no selfish
ambition of world domination or acclaim within him, but rather he was
tender and sensitive to the Holy Spirit and his only aim was to be near
the Lord. He was being prepared to carry this new anointing of fresh
oil.
The Lord said to Samuel, "How long will you
grieve for Saul, when I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill
your horn with oil and go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite,
for I have chosen a king for Myself among his sons... (1 Samuel 16:1 AMP)
"You shall invite Jesse to the sacrifice,
and I will show you what you shall do [after that]; and you shall anoint
for Me the one whom I designate." (1 Samuel 16:3 AMP)
Samuel told Jesse, "Consecrate yourselves
and come with me to the sacrifice." He also consecrated Jesse and his
sons and invited them to the sacrifice. (1 Samuel 16:5 AMP)
So it happened, when they had come, he
looked at Eliab [the eldest son] and thought, "Surely the Lord's
anointed is before Him." But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look at
his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected
him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward
appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Then Jesse called Abinadab
and had him pass before Samuel. But Samuel said, "The Lord has not
chosen this one either." Next Jesse had Shammah pass by. And Samuel
said, "The Lord has not chosen him either." Jesse had seven of his sons
pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, "The Lord has not chosen
[any of] these." Then Samuel said to Jesse, "Are all your sons here?"
Jesse replied, "There is still one left, the youngest; he is tending the
sheep." Samuel said to Jesse, "Send word and bring him; because we will
not sit down [to eat the sacrificial meal] until he comes here." (1 Samuel 16:6-11 AMP)
So Jesse sent word and brought him in. Now
he had a ruddy complexion, with beautiful eyes and a handsome
appearance. The Lord said [to Samuel], "Arise, anoint him; for this is
he." Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the
presence of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon
David from that day forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah. (1 Samuel 16:12-13 AMP)
Developing a Heart of Intimacy That Will Draw the Favor of God
David wrote in Psalm 23:
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.
He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and
quiet waters. He refreshes and restores my soul (life)
He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed and refreshed my head with fresh oil, My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell forever in the house and in the presence of the Lord.
He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed and refreshed my head with fresh oil, My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell forever in the house and in the presence of the Lord.
You have anointed and refreshed my head with fresh oil; my cup
overflows! David understood that the anointing of fresh oil is birthed
out of intimacy with God in the secret place of Psalm 91:
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most
High will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose
power no enemy can withstand]. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge
and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust. For He will save you from the
trap of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you
and completely protect you with His pinions (feathers) and under His
wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and a wall. (Psalm 91:1-4 AMP)
Because you have made the Lord, your
refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place, no evil will come upon
you, nor will any plague come near your tent. For He will command His
angels in regard to you, to protect and defend and guard you in all your
ways [of obedience and service]. (Psalm 91:9-11 AMP)
Because you have set your love on Me,
therefore I will save you; I will set you [securely] on high, because
you know My name [he confidently trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will
never abandon him, no, never]. He will call upon Me, and I will answer
him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. (Psalm 91:14-15 AMP)
Before he was known by men or had done anything of great
significance, David had made the Lord his dwelling place and priority.
He had a heart after God and was known by the Lord as a man after Gods
own heart. Psalm 92 flows out of Psalm 91:
But my horn [my emblem of strength and
power] You have exalted like that of a wild ox; I am anointed with fresh
oil [for Your service]. (Psalm 92:10 AMP)
David's (Psalm 91:1) heart of intimacy with the Lord made room for
him to be chosen and anointed by Samuel with the (Psalm 92:10) horn of
oil.
After
David received the "anointing of fresh oil" it says "from that time on,
the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David" and it was
recognizable to all. This fresh anointing brought favor,
blessing, recognition, power, revelation and insight by the Spirit of
the Lord that set David apart from everyone else.
The Spirit of the Lord left King Saul and an evil spirit came upon
him. David was asked to play the harp for King Saul and when he did the
anointing was so powerful that the evil spirit had to leave.
So it came about that whenever the [evil]
spirit from God was on Saul, David took a harp and played it with his
hand; so Saul would be refreshed and be well, and the evil spirit would
leave him. (1 Samuel 16:23 AMP)
The anointing of Fresh Oil that was poured out upon David also killed
the bear the lion and the Philistine champion Goliath of Gath, setting
Israel free from its tormenters.
Stop Chasing Your Tail and Oil Your Shield
The Lord told me, "Jeff, tell My People to prepare for an anointing of Fresh Oil in this season."
It doesn't matter where you are or what is happening in your life at
the moment, resubmit yourself to God and devote your time, energy, focus
and prayer into His presence and He will lift you up. The Holy Spirit wants to blow all over you in this season and manifest the Oil of Fresh Anointing in your life.
It's time to stop chasing your tail and being tormented by
the devil. Stand up and say ENOUGH! Speak to that mountain and decree a
new season! The Lord wants us to apply the fresh oil of
anointing to our faith walk and our prayer life. Bobby Conner recently
gave me this Scripture as we were talking on the phone.
"Rise up captains, oil your shields [for battle, for your enemy is at the gates]!" (Isaiah 21:5)
All too often we run out to battle and we forget to oil our shields. Oil on the shield deflects the darts of the enemy.
Above all, lift up the [protective] shield
of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the
evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the Word of God. (Ephesians 6:16-17 AMP)
God wants us to pour the Oil of Fresh Anointing on the shield of
faith in our lives so we can effectively extinguish all the flaming
arrows and attacks of the evil one.
Rise up, advance and take full possession of what is being offered to you in this season. The oil of intimacy is producing a new power for an anointing of fresh oil.
Jeff Jansen, Senior Leader
Global Fire Church & Global Connect
Global Fire Ministries International
Website: www.globalfireministries.com
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