The Miracle Table: REDISCOVERING THE POWER OF COMMUNION

by Andrew Murray

The oil speaks of the precious anointing of the Holy Spirit. Not only is there a blessing contained within the Bread and Wine but there is also an anointing available there too. ‘You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.’ (Psalm 23:5) The anointing of the Holy Spirit is there in the Communion meal. The anointing is found at the Lord’s Table. It is the anointing of God that breaks the yoke of the enemy. (Isaiah 10:27) It is the anointing of God that brings freedom, healing, and restoration. (Luke 4:18) It is the anointing of God that empowers us for service. (Acts 10:38) It is the anointing of God that releases true joy. (Hebrews 1:9) It is the anointing of God that leads us into knowledge of the truth. (1 John 2:20) It is the anointing of God that enables our lives to overflow with the goodness and mercy of God. (Psalm 23:6) This anointing is found right here at the Table of the Lord. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is wherever Jesus is, and Jesus is always at the Table. He is the Master of the Banquet, and He is the Banquet. He is the One who offers the bread and wine, and He Himself is the bread and wine.