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          LECTURE 7- EVIDENCES OF THE ANOINTING

MEMORY VERSE: “And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, if I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.” 2 Kings 1:10.

TEXTS:2 Kgs 2:6-8; 2 Kgs. 2:13-15; Acts 8:38-40; Acts 19:1-7

INTRODUCTION: The Holy Ghost anointing can be defined as: the power of God to perform, the presence of God in manifestation, the energy of God, inspiration of God, the unction of God upon the believer, the empowerment of God, the strength of God, the physical manifestation of the power of God translated into action for the benefit of man and for the destruction of the powers of darkness (Acts 10:38).


Different kinds of anointing
 1. The anointing of God. This is the true anointing Acts 4:31.
2. The anointing of demons Acts 13:6-11 Bar-Jesus.
3. The anointing of the flesh human skill.

Levels of anointing There are different levels of anointing. God gives commensurate anointing as is necessary to perform specific tasks for Him (Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 12:4-7).

EVIDENCES OF THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1. Speaking with other tongues as the Holy Spirit gives the utterances - Acts 2:4.
 2. Holy boldness- Acts 4:13.
 3. Inspiration and utterance for prayers- Acts 4:24, 29-30.
 4. Signs and wonders- Acts 4:30.
5. Doing good - Acts 10:38.
6. Healing the oppressed of the devil - Acts 10:38; Mk. 6:12- 13
7. The moving of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believersJudges 13:24-25.
8. The mighty coming of the Holy Spirit upon the believerJudges 14:5-6.
9. Danger comes upon any enemy that fight against the anointed -Ps. 105:15.
10. God consistent favour, leadership, approval and victory Isa. 45:1-3.
11. Effective preaching of the whole gospel of Christ Isa. 61:1- 3; Lk. 4:17-21.
12. Ability to rejoice even in the face of difficulties and challenges- Hab. 3:17-19.
13. Earnestness of the spirit of God in the heart - 2 Cor. 1:21- 22.
14. Manifestation of the oil of gladness Heb. 1:9.
15. Ability to stand strong in the face of consistent opposition- 2 Cor. 4:8-12.
16. Special miracles- Acts 19:11-12.
17. Special wisdom, faith and power- Acts 6:8-10.
18. Ability to hear from God always - Acts 13:1-3.
 19. Strong utterances from God- Lk. 21:15.
20. All round prosperity- 3 Jn.v 2.
21. Long life - Ps. 91:16.
22. Power to get wealth - Deut. 8:18.
 23. Spirit of excellence and high preference -Dan. 1:18-21.
24. Power to do exploits - Dan. 11:32.
25. True sighs follow genuine anointing- Mk. 16:17-20.
26. Healing shadow -Acts 5:15
27. Bones of the dead raising the dead -2 Kgs. 13:21.
28. Power-filled and result producing prayers -1 Kgs. 18:42-45.
 29. Super natural strength - 1 Kgs. 18:46.
30. Presence of the cloud of glory -2 Chron. 5:12-14.

HOW TO CULTIVATE AND MAINTAIN THE ANOINTING

1. You must be genuinely born again - Jn. 3:3,7.
 2. You must receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit - Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4.
3. You must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit- Eph. 5:18.
4. You must be a deep student of the Bible -2 Tim. 2:15.
5. You must be a faithful witness of the gospel - Mk. 16:15
6. You must always fast and pray - Matt. 17:21; Mk. 9:29.
7. You must not forsake Christian services- Heb. 10:25.
8. Always stir up the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life - 2 Tim. 1:6.
9. Always be thankful to God - Eph. 5:20; Col. 1:12; Col. 3:17; Heb. 13:15.
 10.Always praise and worship God- Ps. 150; Ps. 148.
11.Be kind hearted - Eph. 4:32; 1 Cor. 13:4.
12.Be generous- Lk. 6:38; Eccl. 11:1.
13.Always cultivate the presence of God- Jude v 20.

CONCLUSION:
 The Holy Spirit'S anointing is available for every true child of God. Every true child of God needs this anointing to excel in life and ministry. There is need to develop sensitivity to this anointing. There is need to desire this anointing and do everything necessary to receive and maintain. Without the anointing, the believer is powerless. When you cultivate the anointing, it becomes easy to serve God effectively and in full.