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Have you ever anointed yourself with oil as a prophetic act?
May be you should check out the significance of being anointed by oil in the Bible. Next time you spend time resting and communing with God, try anointing yourself with oil. Most edible, pure cooking oils in your kitchen would suffice. A dab of oil on your forehead will suffice. Go try it and see what happens.
Solitude with Father God is a great time to commune and dine with him. Have you ever shared a meal with God? Why not take one meal this week by yourself and set your attention on Holy Spirit. Invite him to come and dine with you. Set a place for him and engage in two way dialogue with him. Remember to listen as your conversation will be two way.
Afterwards, take a notepad or journal and write down the thoughts and dialogue you had between you.
If you find this difficult, maybe you need to become childlike again. Imagine you are just a couple of years old. In your childlike innocence, you might find this easier to do. Still need some help, go watch a friends child at play – you may well be inspired! Remember, they are learning in their creative play times, often taking risks and doing new things for the first time.
Set down your rational thinking and pick up your creativity. Don’t worry who is watching, as it’s just you and Holy Spirit.
As well as solitude, it’s highly beneficial to spend time together in God’s presence. Psalm 133 was probably sung as people ascended and went into the temple in Jerusalem. It’s important to enter his gates with thanksgiving in our hearts and with praise on our lips. Next time you meet up with others in a home group or church setting, come with praise on your lips. Bring a word of encouragement to speak into someone else’s life, one that will build them up and release hope into their life.
Psalm 133
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments.
It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing — Life forevermore.
