Chapter 3
Under the Anointing!

One of the toughest things in regards to school is trying to stay awake when you have a boring teacher. My favorite teachers are those that speak with passion. They make you believe in what they are saying and inspire you to put to practice what you learn. We see in Luke 4:31-32 Jesus taught in Capernaum and His teaching impressed the listeners, for He taught with boldness, confidence and authority, not just quoting what another believed but speaking in away that made the listeners believe.

When I teach without the anointing, there is a timidness, an uncertainty, I have to try to convince others through many words. When I teach under the anointing just like Jesus the boldness, confidence and authority cause what I am saying to be believable. It is usually straight to the point where you feel every word that is spoken.

When the Word is preached under the anointing signs and wonders follow. The kingdom of Heaven advances as God's presence exposes darkness and His light manifest Salvation, Deliverance, and Healing.

We see this in verse 33 and 34, a man demonically disturbed screamed out in the midst of Jesus teaching. Demons cannot stay quiet, we don't have to search them out, they will make themselves known if God's anointing is on us. We have all been around people who can't keep their mouth shut, that speak their mind, no matter how obnoxious they may sound. That is how the demons act around light. When they are exposed they act a fool. Jesus in verse 35 quickly puts the demonic spirit in it's place. When we walk in our authority darkness must flee.

In verse 36 and 37 we see Jesus is now recognized not just for His great wisdom but His amazing power. When we walk in both wisdom and power we become God's force that all of Hell is afraid of. Power gives influence as more and more people are drawn to God through us. For we see in verse 40-41 many sick and oppressed came to Him and He healed and delivered them all.

In verse 42-44 Jesus tried to leave but the crowds clung to Him so he couldn't go on. This is another test that many seem to fail. Can we handle the fame? When we seem to be so wanted by man do we give ourselves to their needs or do we walk in obedience to God? The purpose of the anointing is not to show off God's power but to draw others into relationship with Him. Not to get other's to rely on us but to get other's to rely on God for themselves.

The bible says God prefers obedience over sacrifice. We think we are so special because of the sacrifices we make for others, but God will only reward us for our obedience to Him. People's faith may draw an anointing forth from us but does it does not mean we are being obedient to God. For many leaders have done much good even while walking in darkness. The bible says that many will come to Him with all their good deeds and He will say depart from me you worker of iniquity, for I don'e even know you. So if people begin leading us rather than Him, burn-out will follow, for only God can sustain meeting people's needs. The anointing quickens our flesh we walk in supernatural power, when we are in the natural we easily become overwhelmed. Any leader that burns out is in disobedience to God.