As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him.
The word “anointing” here means: a special endowment of the Holy Spirit or unction to function. God has given to us the power of the Holy Spirit to do that which He wills us to do, in detail. Where is it? It’s in us, in our spirit.
The Message Bible says: But they’re no match for what is embedded deeply within you – Christ’s anointing, no less! You don’t need any of their so-called teaching. Christ’s anointing teaches you the truth on everything you need to know about yourself and him, uncontaminated by a single lie. Live deeply in what you were taught.
The Holy Spirit is truthful and teaches us what we need to know about spiritual things. So stay hooked up in your heart with Jesus. The anointing sees you through.
God’s anointing is in me and the Spirit of God guides me and teaches me today.
- Reading Plan A: John 8:21-36
- Reading Plan B: Philippians 3
- Reading Plan C: I Chron. 6,7; John 8:21-36
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.