Remaining in the Anointing

Jeremiah 21, 24, 27; Psalms 118; 1 John 2 

“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth…As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit – just as it has taught you, remain in him.”

1 John 2:20, 27

Jesus’ excitement for his disciples about the coming of the Holy Spirit is reflected in John’s discipleship writings.

How do young disciples deal with heresy, temptation, self-centered lifestyle, and all the other faith-killers?

John points them to the anointing of the Holy Spirit who will be the inner Counselor and Teacher in their lives. This is not to be a fleeting anointing which passes once we step out of corporate worship; but, rather, an anointing of the Spirit that remains with us. It is Jesus who anoints us with the Holy Spirit and empowers us to remain in him. We remain in Christ, just as Christ’s anointing on our lives through the Holy Spirit remains in us.

Are we communing, listening, and obeying the promptings of the Holy Spirit today?

Are we following the truth?

Jesus, the Living Word is truth!

“Lord Jesus, you are truth. Thank you for your spirit of truth which guides me this day, for your glory.”