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5 min readIn Psalm 23, David writes, "You anoint my head with oil." Pastor Rick Warren argues that this single line contains a framework for understanding how God’s blessing is supposed to operate in a believer’s life—not as a private spiritual experience, but as a practical, outward-facing power that flows through a person to serve others. The anointing is not a one-time event or a feeling to be stored up; it is a daily, renewable resource that requires active maintenance and carries specific responsibilities.
The Purpose of Anointing: Blessing Others, Not Yourself
The central argument of the episode is that God’s anointing is given primarily so the recipient can be a blessing to other people. Warren states this plainly: "God blesses you not just so you can feel good. God blesses you, so you can be a blessing to other people." He frames the anointed person as a "channel" through which God’s power flows, benefiting everyone involved, not just the individual.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:27) **Anointed to Bless Others** - God's anointing is given so you can be a blessing, not just for personal benefit.
- 2 (01:28) **Isaiah 61: Six Kinds of People in Pain** - Pastor Rick reads Isaiah 61, listing six specific groups of hurting people that the anointing is meant to help.
- 3 (03:57) **Jesus Fulfills Isaiah 61** - This passage was the text for Jesus' first public sermon, where he declared himself the answer to all these pains.
- 4 (06:05) **A Fresh Anointing for Every New Challenge** - The anointing cannot be stored up; you need a fresh filling from God daily.
- 5 (08:50) **How to Get a Fresh Anointing** - Based on Hosea 10:12, you must pray, confess, turn back to God, and seek Him.
- 6 (12:36) **The Power of Asking** - God is waiting for you to ask for his anointing in specific areas of your life.
- 7 (15:23) **Anointing for Success in Business** - When God anoints your work, it brings success, as seen in the life of Joseph.
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Show Notes
In the Bible, oil is often used as a symbol of God’s approval, blessing, power, comfort, and healing. But how does this apply to you today? Psalm 23 shows that, in his goodness, God will give you an anointed life. In this message, Pastor Rick shares what it means to live with God’s anointing.God’s anointing helps you through your own problems, but God also anoints your life to bless others. Pastor Rick explores in this message what it means to have God’s anointing as he continues to teach from Psalm 23.
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