Get Ready For Power

Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ (the Anointed One and His Anointing) which is strengtheneth me."

Notice, Paul didn't say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me."

He said, "which strengtheneth me."

He wasn't just talking about Christ, the Anointed One of God. He was also talking about the abilities He has - or the Anointing!

As a Christian, God has provided you with the ability to do everything He has called you to do. He has given you His Power. The Anointing inside you, ready to empower you.

When you read and understand that, it will change the way you understand the instructions He has given us on how to live.

In Ephesians 4, for example, Paul says, "Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called... Endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit... sin not... Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth... grieve not the holy spirit of God... be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

Why is it so important that we follow these instructions from Paul? He says it's for Christ's sake. It's for the sake of the anointing-the power He has given you to accomplish His will. In other words, it's our job to keep ourselves in a place where God can Anoint us with His Power, so we can bring Jesus' Love to those around us.

When you realize that, you'll begin to protect that Anointing and not allow anything to hinder the Power of God inside you.

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