God speaks today Monday | September 11, 2023

Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah. (1 Samuel 16:13)
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. (Hebrews 1:9)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

The baptism of the Holy Spirit can come into an individual's life in many ways.

God chose David to replace Saul as king because of his pure and noble heart. David's brothers may have been more physically attractive and suitable for leading a people in war, but their hearts were not as humble and caring for God's glory. When Samuel anointed David with oil, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the Lord came upon David and activated a relationship between him and God. The baptism of the Holy Spirit can manifest in different ways in an individual's life and does not have to be accompanied by external sensational manifestations. Once anointed, believers should trust and declare the anointing and allow it to manifest in their lives. In the next message, we will see how the anointing manifests in David's life. Read more...


Cross Reference

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. (Isaiah 61:3)
And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. (1 Samuel 10:6)
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. (Psalm 45:7)
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isaiah 61:1)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Thank you LORD that your Holy Spirit guides me on the right path today and always.
Thank you, Enrique, for your comment. It is wonderful to know that the Holy Spirit guides us and directs us in the right path. As the verse in Hebrews 1:9 says, God anoints us with the oil of joy more than our companions. May that anointing of the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen you in your walk with God. Blessings!
Francisco Diaz S.: Let us be humble and peaceful without feeling superior to others.- God knows the hearts of men and there will be no righteous forsaken.- Let us pray to the Lord every day
Thank you, Francisco, for your comment. It is true, humility and gentle treatment are important characteristics in our Christian life. As the devotional mentions, God knows our hearts and values ​​the purity and nobility we show. As the Bible says in 1 Samuel 16:7, "For he does not see what a man sees; for a man looks at what is before his eyes, but the Lord looks at the heart." That is why it is essential to seek the glory of God in everything we do and have a pure heart. And as you say, prayer brings us closer to God and helps us stay humble and dependent on Him. May the Lord hear our prayers and guide us in his love and justice! Blessings!
Alba Fuentes : Thank you for the meditation, may the Holy Spirit guide us and enlighten us every day to glorify and exalt our God
Thank you, Alba, for your comment. It is beautiful to desire that the Holy Spirit guide us and enlighten us every day to glorify and exalt our God. As the devotional mentions, when we maintain a pure heart and seek the glory of God, we attract the anointing and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen you in your daily walk so that you can glorify and exalt our God at all times. Abundant blessings in your spiritual life!
Ligia Tabares Orozco: It is a great blessing to know that the Holy Spirit of God guides us and that we are privileged because God anoints us with oil and the anointing of his holy Spirit is upon us who have trusted in our Creator
Thank you, Ligia, for your comment. It is true, it is a great blessing to know that God's Holy Spirit guides us and that we are privileged to be anointed with His oil. As the devotional mentions, when we trust in our Creator and seek to have a pure and noble heart, we attract the presence and anointing of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is wonderful to know that we have the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit to live a life full of purpose and victory. May you continue to experience the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in your life every day! Blessings!
Rosa María : Good day God is great in mercy and goodness. As far as I am concerned, when I was baptized in the Holy Spirit, as Pastor Roberto Miranda said, there are different ways in which they did not use oil. What I do know is that I received the Gift of Tongues. It was a beautiful event to know that the Spirit is already in me. Holy guiding my life every day. My soul praises you, God, for having chosen me as your daughter. Amen 🙏😇. Greetings and a big hug from a distance.
Good morning, Rosa María. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It is wonderful to know that you have been baptized in the Holy Spirit and have received the gift of tongues. As the devotional mentions, the baptism of the Holy Spirit can manifest in different ways in the life of each individual. Each experience is unique and special, and the important thing is that we can experience the guidance and presence of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. May you continue to be strengthened in your walk with God and may His Spirit continue to guide you and reveal His love and purpose to you. May the peace and blessing of God be with you always! Greetings and a hug from a distance! 🙏😇

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