“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.”
Jesus was anointed by God to do God’s will. So, He went everywhere and did good deeds, including healing all that where oppressed by the devil. Healing is the will of God for all. To hear some people talk today you would think that God is the one who oppresses people.
But God is the good One and the devil is the bad one. They haven’t exchanged roles and they never will!
The Message Bible says: “Then Jesus arrived from Nazareth, anointed by God with the Holy Spirit, ready for action. He went through the country helping people and healing everyone who was beaten down by the Devil. He was able to do all this because God was with him.”
Jesus, the Son of Man, was a man on earth, free of sin, anointed by the Holy Spirit, doing the works of God. Through the new birth, we are now called the sons of God. The Holy Spirit frees us of sin, anoints us, and calls us to proclaim God’s will today.
Jesus was anointed by the Holy Spirit to do good things and heal people. So am I.
- Reading Plan A: Revelation 1
- Reading Plan B: Revelation 7
- Reading Plan C: Hosea 5-8; Revelation 1
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.