The concept of anointing in the Bible is deeply spiritual, signifying for specific roles and purposes. There are things that will attempt to hinder Divine anointing.
Anointing in the Bible marks the appointment of individuals to positions of leadership and authority (1 Samuel 16:13).
Ignorance and lack of knowledge about the Holy Spirit and HIS workings can hinder the anointing. (Hosea 4:6) People are destroyed because they don’t know ME.
Living in sin and disobedience can hinder the anointing. Sin creates a barrier between individuals and God. Disobedience prevents the full flow of HIS Spirit as willful violation of God’s Law obstructs the anointing. These attitudes reflect a lack of trust in God’s power and promises that quench the Spirit’s work. Worldly desires and priorities can distract believers from their spiritual calling.
Quenching the Spirit happen through neglecting spiritual gifts or failing to act on the Spirit’s prompting.
Overcoming these hindrances, believers are encouraged to increase their sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Addressing these hindrances so we can fully embrace the anointing God has placed on their lives to fulfill their Divine purpose with power and effectiveness.
Give yourself to God and HE will give himself to you. You are an instrument of the Holy Spirit.
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1 Samuel 16:13
New International Version
13 “So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.”
1 Samuel 16:13
King James Version
13 “Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.”
1 Samuel 16:13
Living Bible
13 “So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the olive oil he had brought and poured it upon David’s head; and the Spirit of Jehovah came upon him and gave him great power from that day onward. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.”
Hosea 4:6
New International Version
6 “my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.
“Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests;
because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.”
Hosea 4:6
King James Version
6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.”
Hosea 4:6
Living Bible
6 “My people are destroyed because they don’t know me, and it is all your fault, you priests, for you yourselves refuse to know me; therefore, I refuse to recognize you as my priests. Since you have forgotten my laws, I will ‘forget’ to bless your children.”