The Anointing: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

by R.T. Kendall

At ease. No pressure. Having nothing to prove. At home. Next to the gift of salvation and the sure knowledge that we will go to heaven when we die, the anointing is our most precious possession. The anointing, then, is the Holy Spirit. It is really just another word for the Holy Spirit. It is one of John’s special words for the Spirit. “You have an anointing from the Holy One . . . The anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you” (1 John 2:20, 27). Because the Holy Spirit is our teacher, He “will teach you all things” (John 14:26), and “will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). I would rather have more of this than anything. I want more of the Holy Spirit than I want anything in the world. In Proverbs the anointing is called wisdom, understanding. “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding” (Prov. 4:7). James uses this word wisdom: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5).