The Divine Annointing #2
Brother Sparks emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's anointing is fundamentally linked to vocation—divine purpose and service. Drawing from Luke 3:21-22, 4:17, and 2 Corinthians 1:21, he explains that the anointing upon Jesus and believers signifies being called into a specific divine mission. This vocation encompasses the entire life of a Christian, transforming it with meaning, purpose, and direction. The Holy Spirit's presence should inspire believers to recognize their divine calling in various spheres—personal life, family, church, and society—prompting a sense of divine responsibility and mission. Brother Sparks highlights that the biblical concept of vocation involves three aspects: kingship (spiritual rulership and moral elevation), priesthood (mediating between God and man through intercession and service), and prophecy (recalling and restoring God's truth and purpose). These aspects reflect the original divine intent for humanity, exemplified in Christ, who embodies all three. The anointing elevates believers morally and spiritually, enabling them to fulfill their divine roles with dignity, authority, and service. Ultimately, the Holy Spirit's anointing is meant to empower believers to carry out God's purpose in the world, rooting out falsehood, planting truth, and advancing God's kingdom through their divine vocation.
Main Points Outline
The Holy Spirit's anointing is intrinsically connected to vocation and divine purpose.
Believers are anointed in Christ to fulfill specific divine missions in various spheres of life.
Vocation includes three biblical aspects: kingship (rulership), priesthood (intercession and mediation), and prophecy (restoration and proclamation).
The anointing elevates moral and spiritual character, leading to dignity, orderliness, and moral refinement.
Church and individual believers are called to recognize and live out their divine vocation, rooted in the Holy Spirit's power.
True vocation involves rooting out falsehood, restoring God's truth, and advancing His kingdom through divine service.
21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,
21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
