God has made every provision in His Word for us to thrive, regardless of circumstances. We need no other help outside of Him. This divine empowerment became available to us the moment we received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Our Mission to Thrive
Our key scriptures for the year shed light on our earthly assignment—to thrive in adversity:
“If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light shall dawn in the darkness, and your darkness shall be as the noonday. The LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. Those from among you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.” Isaiah 58:10-12
From this passage, we draw three foundational truths:
- We will walk in light at all times: Even in darkness, our light will shine brightly.
- We will receive divine guidance: We will never experience drought or instability—our lives will be like a well-watered garden.
- We are agents of restoration: We are called to rebuild broken places and raise lasting foundations.
The Power of the Anointing
None of this can be achieved without the anointing of God. The anointing is God’s energy and divine empowerment released upon His servant to fulfill His purpose on earth. It is His provision to help us succeed, even in the face of opposition.
“But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. My eye has also seen my desire on my enemies; my ears hear my desire on the wicked who rise up against me.” Psalms 92:10-11
The anointing is poured upon the head—the seat of direction and control. When God exalts a person, He does so by anointing them with fresh oil. No force in hell can reverse the lifting that comes from God.
What the Anointing Does
The anointing activates our spiritual senses. Our spiritual eyes are opened, and we begin to see beyond the physical. Our spiritual ears are awakened, and we begin to hear the voice of God clearly and perceive spiritual realities. The anointing shifts us into a new dimension of understanding and action.
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.” Psalms 23:5
With the anointing, our capacity overflows. We are enabled to manifest gifts, fulfill vision, and walk in abundance; more than enough. The anointing empowers us and fuels our mission.
The Anointing Is Our Defense
You cannot defeat Satan and his agents without the anointing. It is our defense and protection:
“He permitted no man to do them wrong; Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes, saying, ‘Do not touch My anointed ones, and do My prophets no harm.’” 1 Chronicles 16:21–22
The anointed are untouchable. The anointing elevates us above earthly laws and systems—it causes heaven to fight for us. While the anointing attracts opposition, it also guarantees victory. The table God prepares for us is not in the absence of enemies, but in their presence. This divine lifting showcases His power and protection.
The Anointing Is for Our Enemies
The anointing is not just for personal empowerment—it is a declaration of divine authority in the face of opposition. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.” (Psalm 23:5) God does not remove our enemies; instead, He anoints us in their presence. The oil becomes a sign that we are chosen, protected, and elevated despite the plots against us. The anointing silences accusations, frustrates enemy plans, and causes us to thrive where we were expected to fail. God anoints us so that His glory can be seen, even in the midst of those who oppose us.
The Example of David
David’s story is one of quiet preparation and divine recognition. While others saw only a shepherd boy, heaven saw a king in training. In the lonely wilderness, David served with excellence—watching over sheep, defending them from lions and bears, and worshipping under open skies. There were no crowds, no applause, no titles—just David and God. Yet it was in that hidden place that God was watching.
God values faithfulness in secret. The same God who saw David writing psalms while tending sheep would one day place him on a throne before the nation. “Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” (Matthew 6:6) This is a principle of the anointing: private obedience precedes public elevation. We must be faithful stewards of the small assignments before God entrusts us with greater influence.
When Samuel came to anoint a king from Jesse’s house, David wasn’t even invited to the gathering. Yet the oil refused to flow until he arrived. What man overlooks, God remembers. “The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart.” (1 Samuel 13:14). David’s heart, not his résumé, qualified him for the oil.
Even after being anointed, David returned to serve in the field. He didn’t rush the process or seek the spotlight. He waited on God’s timing with humility. The anointing does not make us proud; it makes us patient. It teaches us to trust God in the shadows, knowing that in due time, He will bring us into the light.
David’s moment of emergence came at the battlefield, not as a warrior, but as a servant bringing bread. Yet when he heard Goliath defy the armies of God, the anointing inside him was stirred. Though his brothers criticized him and Saul doubted him, David knew he was carrying something greater than himself. “You come to me with sword and spear, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts.” (1 Samuel 17:45)
With a sling in hand and fire in his spirit, David brought down Goliath—not by his might, but by the power of the anointing. The stone hit its target, but it was the oil that made it unstoppable. The anointing gave him boldness, clarity, and the confidence to act when others were paralyzed by fear.
David’s journey teaches us this: serve faithfully in the unseen, and God will reveal you in the right season. The pasture was his training ground, the battlefield his proving ground, and the throne his place of purpose. But it all began in the secret place.
The Anointing on our Lord Jesus
When our Lord Jesus stepped into His public ministry, He did not come with human credentials or religious endorsements. He came with the anointing. It was not status, popularity, or influence that opened doors; it was the power of the Spirit of God resting upon Him.
“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.” Luke 4:18-19
These were not mere words from a scroll; they were a declaration of divine purpose backed by heavenly power. Jesus was announcing that He had been empowered for action, not for applause. The anointing is not a performance tool—it is a power mantle for divine service. Every act of healing, deliverance, and restoration Jesus performed flowed from the anointing that God had placed upon Him.
Before Jesus ever performed a miracle, cast out a demon, or preached a message, He underwent a season of testing. After His baptism, the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness where He fasted for 40 days. It was in that dry and desolate place that His character was tested, His identity was challenged, and His purpose was refined. But He emerged from the wilderness not in weakness, but in power:
“Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee…” Luke 4:14
This reveals a deep truth: the anointing increases through obedience and testing. The wilderness was not a setback—it was preparation. Every temptation Jesus overcame was a step deeper into the authority of His assignment. The same is true for us. Every wilderness you walk through with God becomes a doorway to a greater release of anointing.
The anointing is not just a spiritual feeling; it is power with purpose. Jesus was anointed:
- To preach – because people need the truth.
- To heal – because hearts are broken.
- To deliver – because many are bound.
- To open blind eyes– because deception blinds.
- To proclaim freedom and favor – because grace has come.
The anointing makes ministry effective. Without it, words are empty and efforts are human. But with it, every word carries life, every prayer breaks chains, and every step advances the kingdom.
Jesus modeled for us what it looks like to walk in divine anointing:
- He was constantly in communion with the Father.
- He did nothing unless He saw the Father doing it (John 5:19).
- He moved in compassion, not ambition.
- He was driven by obedience, not popularity.
And because He walked under the anointing, demons fled, storms were silenced, and dead things came to life.
This same Jesus now anoints His people with the Holy Spirit and with power (Acts 10:38). We are called to continue His works, not in our strength, but through His Spirit. The same anointing that was on Him is available to us, not for display, but for divine assignment.
So ask yourself: Are you seeking the anointing for influence, or are you pursuing it for impact? Jesus didn’t need a crowd to validate His ministry. He needed the oil of heaven to fulfill His calling.
Let us walk as He walked—anointed, focused, and filled with the Spirit—to preach, to heal, to serve, and to bring hope to a broken world.
The True Source of the Anointing
The anointing does not originate from man—it comes solely from God. While physical oil may be used in spiritual ceremonies, it is merely a symbol. Without the presence and power of God behind it, it is nothing more than oil. The true anointing is divine, supernatural, and spiritual; it is not a religious ritual, but a heavenly reality. The Apostle Paul makes it clear:
“Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” 2 Corinthians 1:21–22
This Scripture reveals the foundation of authentic anointing: God anoints. He establishes us in Christ, seals us with His authority, and pours His Spirit into our hearts as a divine confirmation of His ownership and calling. No one can give what only God can release. The anointing is not bought with gold, achieved through popularity, or maintained by tradition. It is the mark of God’s choosing and empowering.
This truth was made clear in the sobering story of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. After witnessing the power of the Holy Spirit being released through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, Simon, who had been a practitioner of sorcery, offered them money, saying:
“Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”
But Peter rebuked him sharply: “May your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money!” Acts 8:19–20
Simon’s desire revealed a dangerous misunderstanding: the anointing is not for sale. It cannot be bought, manipulated, or earned through influence. It is the holy possession of God, released according to His will and His purpose. To attempt to purchase it is to treat the sacred as common and to misunderstand the nature of divine power.
True anointing is the seal of God’s approval, the signature of heaven upon a person’s life. It is not simply a spiritual atmosphere; it is evidence of the indwelling Holy Spirit, who abides in the hearts of those whom God has called. When the Holy Spirit fills a life, the anointing overflows, enabling the person to fulfill divine assignments with divine energy.
This is why fellowship with the Spirit of God is not optional—it is essential. To remain fresh in the anointing, we must remain close to the Source. Just as oil keeps a lamp burning, the anointing keeps the believer effective, sharp, and spiritually alive. When we drift from intimacy with God, we begin to operate in human strength, and the oil begins to dry up.
The anointing is sustained through relationship, not routine. It flows in the life of those who prioritize the secret place—those who live in the presence of God, hear His voice, and walk in step with His Spirit. As Psalm 92:10 declares, “I have been anointed with fresh oil.” God desires that we walk daily in fresh oil, not stale remnants of yesterday’s encounter. Yesterday’s anointing may have helped you win yesterday’s battle, but it won’t be enough for today’s assignment.
To carry and sustain the true anointing:
- We must abide in Christ, the Anointed One.
- We must walk in obedience because the Spirit only rests on holy vessels.
- We must hunger for His presence, not just His power.
- We must protect the oil through purity and humility.
The enemy is not afraid of titles or rituals, but he trembles at a man or woman who carries the authentic anointing of God. This is why he works hard to distract, defile, and disconnect believers from the Holy Spirit. Because he knows: no oil, no power.
Stay connected to the true Source. Let God anoint your head with fresh oil. Fellowship with His Spirit daily. Let your life drip with the oil of heaven so that every room you enter is changed, every word you speak is life-giving, and every assignment you carry is completed with divine excellence.
The anointing is not for display; it is for divine deployment. And the One who sends it is the One who must be sought, honored, and obeyed, God alone.
The Anointing Teaches
“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.” 1 John 2:20
The anointing brings supernatural understanding. It teaches us beyond human intellect—spiritual truths, practical decisions, and divine strategies.
“…the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you… it teaches you concerning all things…” 1 John 2:27
The anointing isn’t confined to church activities. It guides in politics, business, education, family, leadership, warfare, and in every sphere of life. It empowers kings, soldiers, entrepreneurs,
God’s intention is for us to thrive, not merely survive. The anointing is the supernatural force that enables us to succeed despite adversity. When the anointing is at work, the world will know it’s not by human strength, but by the hand of God.
Stay in fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Stay connected to the Anointer. For it is the anointing that empowers us to thrive.
The Effects on the Anoint on the Anointed.
The anointing is not just a symbolic act, it is a divine empowerment that affects every part of a person’s life. When the anointing comes upon a person, it first touches the head, but from there, it flows through every aspect of their being: the heart, the hands, and the feet. Each part plays a vital role in fulfilling God’s purpose.
The Anointed Head
“You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5
The journey of divine anointing begins at the head. In the realm of the Spirit, the head is not just the top of the body—it is the seat of authority, control, and alignment. It is the command center of the body, the gateway of thought, discernment, sight, speech, hearing, and direction. When God anoints your head, He is not just touching your mind; He is claiming ownership of your life.
Just as oil was poured on the heads of kings, prophets, and priests in the Old Testament, symbolizing consecration, empowerment, and divine commissioning, the anointing on the head sets you apart, not for show, but for service.
The Head: Symbol of Leadership and Spiritual Authority
In Scripture, the head represents leadership and spiritual order. Christ is the head of the Church (Ephesians 5:23), and when oil flows from Him, it flows to those aligned under Him. The anointed head becomes a receiver and transmitter of divine instruction.
When your head is anointed:
- Your thinking changes – You begin to think with the mind of Christ.
- Your vision sharpens – You see beyond the natural; you discern the spiritual.
- Your hearing is tuned – You no longer hear noise, but the voice behind the voice.
- Your speech carries power – Words from an anointed head are not empty; they pierce hearts and shift atmospheres.
That’s why the enemy is always after the head, because if he can pollute the head, the whole body is affected. If he can distort your thoughts, he can derail your purpose. But when your head is sealed with oil, it becomes off-limits to demonic interference.
Why Oil is Poured on the Head
In biblical tradition, oil is always poured on the head first, never the feet, never the hands. Why?
Because the head is the starting point of dominion. God doesn’t anoint the body until the head is first aligned, humbled, and yielded. The head is the gate through which the anointing flows. Psalm 133 illustrates this perfectly:
“It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments.” – Psalm 133:2
If the head is not rightly postured, the oil cannot flow to the rest of the body. You can’t lead what you don’t submit to. You can’t bless others when your mind is clouded. That’s why the enemy attacks leaders first. He knows that a corrupted head equals a disordered body.
The Head as the Gateway
The eyes, ears, mouth, and nose—all gateways of perception—are located in the head. When the head is anointed, these gates are consecrated.
- Eyes to see like God sees – Anointed eyes look beyond the flesh and see destiny.
- Ears to hear God’s voice – Anointed ears are sensitive to divine whispers, not just loud voices.
- Mouth to speak life – The anointed mouth carries weight. It doesn’t speak to impress; it speaks to shift reality.
- Nose to discern the atmosphere – Just like incense in the temple was judged by its smell, the anointed nose can sense when a place carries life or death, God or deception.
When the anointing saturates your head, your senses become sanctified. You stop walking in confusion and start operating in clarity. You don’t just react—you respond with wisdom from above.
The Danger of the Wrong Hands on the Head
Because the head is sacred, not everyone should be allowed to lay hands on it. Just as oil can be transmitted through touch, so can impurity and spiritual pollution. Paul warned Timothy:
“Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.” – 1 Timothy 5:22
Laying hands is a spiritual transaction. It is an exchange of authority and alignment. That’s why the head must always remain under divine covering. We must be careful who speaks over us, who anoints us, and who we submit to. A defiled hand on the head can introduce confusion, stagnation, or even bondage.
Anointing is not just oil in a bottle; it is oil that flows from a consecrated vessel.
Keep Your Head Carrying Oil
David declared in Psalm 92:10: “I have been anointed with fresh oil.”
Fresh oil means renewal, continuous intimacy, and ongoing fellowship with the Holy Spirit. It is not enough to be anointed once. Your head must continually carry oil, because yesterday’s anointing is not sufficient for today’s battle.
That oil flows as we:
- Stay in the secret place
- Remain in the Word
- Walk in humility
- Maintain spiritual accountability
- Stay among those who are also anointed
The oil is not just for celebration—it is for separation and empowerment. It marks you, equips you, and sends you.
Anointed Head, Overflowing Life
When your head is rightly anointed, your cup runs over. That means:
- Peace will overflow into your mind.
- Wisdom will overflow into your decisions.
- Power will overflow into your words.
- Blessings will overflow into your environment.
It starts with the head, but it never ends there. The oil on your head will affect your heart, your hands, your feet, and even your atmosphere. When your head is anointed, your life becomes a vessel of divine overflow.
The Heart and Compassion
“But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36
The word “moved with compassion” in the Greek implies a deep, inward emotional stirring. It was not pity—it was a divine urge to act. This is what happens when your heart is anointed: you begin to feel what God feels. Your heart breaks over what breaks His. You stop walking past the broken and begin reaching out to them. You no longer chase crowds—you carry burdens.
True ministry flows from a broken and compassionate heart, not from a desire to be seen. Jesus wept over Jerusalem because their destiny was being lost. When your heart is anointed, you will weep over souls and pray until something changes. That’s the difference between performance and passion.
A Hardened Heart vs. Anointed Heart
One of the greatest dangers in ministry is to have a gifted head and a hardened heart. This is how men of God begin with fire and end up in pride. The same oil that once made them vessels now becomes a stage for manipulation when the heart is no longer tender.
You can preach and still not love people. You can lay hands on the sick and still hate your brother. This is why David prayed:
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
David knew the oil could still be on his head, but if his heart wasn’t right, God’s presence would lift.
The anointed heart is not just sensitive—it is surrendered. It does not seek glory for itself, but longs for God to be glorified. It doesn’t rejoice in personal gain but in Kingdom advancement.
The Heart and Holiness
The anointed heart is also a holy heart. It desires purity, it longs to obey God, and it quickly repents when wrong. Anointing without holiness is dangerous. Power without purity destroys.
The anointed heart fears God, not just in word, but in action. It guards what enters through the eyes, ears, and thoughts. It lives in the secret place, drawing near to the fire of God’s presence. This is why Proverbs 4:23 says:
“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”
Everything flows from the heart—love, wisdom, decisions, worship, and direction. If the heart is wrong, everything else becomes corrupted.
The Heart and People
When the heart is anointed, you will love people even when they fail you. You will serve without seeking applause. You will give without calculating return. You will pray for others not because of obligation, but because of love.
Today, many pursue titles, positions, and influence, but what God is looking for are men and women with anointed hearts—hearts that burn for His people, that ache for the lost, and that refuse to compromise truth for personal comfort.
Whether God has called you to the pulpit or the marketplace, your greatest asset is not your degree, your voice, your connections, or even your gift—it is your heart. A man with an anointed heart will carry God’s presence wherever he goes, and everything he touches will reflect Heaven’s heartbeat.
Anointed Head + Anointed Heart = Kingdom Impact
The head gives you vision. The heart gives you compassion to fulfill the vision.
The head receives the oil, but the heart must carry the burden.
The head may hear from God, but the heart moves you to act on what He says.
Without an anointed heart, the oil becomes performance. But with an anointed heart, every step becomes ministry, every action becomes worship, and every word carries life.
Our Prayer daily should be: “Lord, anoint my heart. Keep it soft. Keep it holy. Keep it broken for what breaks Yours. Let my heart beat in rhythm with Heaven.”
Only then can you fully walk in the anointing—not just in power, but in purity, love, and truth.
Let your heart burn with God’s love. Let it be the secret altar where fire never goes out. For out of your heart flows the river of life to others
The Anointed Hands
When a man’s head is anointed, it doesn’t stop there—the anointing flows down and touches his hands. These hands become instruments of divine power, carriers of blessings, and agents of spiritual transfer. The anointed hand is not ordinary. It is consecrated, set apart for God’s use, and empowered to touch lives with healing, authority, and purpose.
The hands are used for work, for warfare, for worship, and for impartation. When anointed, they become a channel through which God moves on the earth. The laying on of hands, as seen throughout Scripture, is not a mere ritual, it is a spiritual operation, a divine act where something heavenly is released into the life of another.
1. Healing Hands
Jesus often laid His hands on the sick, and they recovered. In Luke 13:12-13, we read:
“But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, ‘Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.’ And He laid His hands on her, and immediately she was made straight and glorified God.”
Even though He had already spoken healing into her life, He still laid hands on her. The touch sealed the word. His hand carried healing virtue. In the same way, when your hands are anointed, healing power flows through them. You will not only pray for people, you will touch them with divine presence.
2. Hands That Impart the Spirit
In the early church, the Holy Spirit was often released through the laying on of hands. In Acts 8:17, Peter and John laid hands on the believers, and they received the Holy Ghost. In Acts 19:6, Paul laid hands on the disciples at Ephesus, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
The anointed hand is not empty; it carries spiritual weight. It transmits the gifts, presence, and fire of God. Apostle Paul reminded Timothy not to neglect the gift that was imparted to him through prophecy and the laying on of hands (1 Timothy 4:14). This shows us that hands can transfer destiny and awaken dormant gifts.
3. Hands That Commission
In Acts 6:6, the apostles laid hands on the seven deacons chosen to serve. This was not done casually; it was a sacred commissioning. Likewise, in 1 Timothy 5:22, Paul warns, “Do not lay hands on anyone hastily.” Why? Because the act of laying hands is not just symbolic. If we endorse or empower someone who is not yet prepared or who later falls into sin, we may become partakers in their error.
The hand is a gate—it opens people into realms of responsibility, grace, and influence. That’s why we must be careful who we lay hands on, and who lays hands on us. Not every hand is anointed. Some carry strange fire. Some carry curses, not blessings.
The anointed hand must be pure, submitted to God, and led by the Spirit.
4. Hands That Prosper
Beyond spiritual impartation, anointed hands are also hands that prosper. When the anointing is upon your head, your hands carry the blessing to build, create, and succeed in what you do.
“The LORD will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand.” Deuteronomy 28:12
It means your business will flourish, your craft will multiply, and your labor will produce a harvest. God blesses the work of your hands; not laziness, not excuses, but diligent, faithful hands empowered by His Spirit.
Anointed hands don’t beg, they give. They don’t destroy, they build. When your hands are blessed, you stop chasing survival and start living in Kingdom abundance. You become a giver in the house of God, a sponsor of the Gospel, a lifter of others. That is why I once prayed, “Lord, raise the level of my finances and resources to match the vision You’ve given me.” For every God-sized vision, there must be God-blessed hands to fulfill it.
5. Hands That Serve
Jesus, though full of power, was never too great to serve. He washed the feet of His disciples with His own hands. The anointed hand is not arrogant; it is humble and ready to serve.
If your hands are truly anointed, they will build others up, not tear them down. You will find joy in helping the poor, touching the wounded, and lifting the broken. In the Kingdom, the greatest hands are serving hands. As Jesus said, “The greatest among you will be your servant” (Matthew 23:11).
What Makes a Hand Anointed?
- Consecrated – Set apart for God’s use.
- Empowered – Carries healing, authority, and spiritual fire.
- Responsible – Used carefully and led by the Spirit.
- Blessed – Produces fruit and financial increase.
- Serving – Builds others and honors the Body of Christ.
When your head is anointed, your hands must follow. Don’t let your hands be idle or misused. Lay them on the sick. Stretch them in worship. Use them to build, write, create, and lead. Let your hands bless, not harm. Let them release grace, not grief. Let them work faithfully, give generously, and serve humbly.
May your hands be anointed with fresh oil every day. May they never lack power, provision, or purpose.
Anointed Feet – Carriers of the Gospel, Agents of Movement
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace…” Isaiah 52:7
“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:15
When God anoints a person, He does not stop at the head. He continues down through the heart, the hands, and finally to the feet. Why? Because the journey of purpose must move. Feet represent motion, direction, obedience, and mission. The anointed feet do not remain idle—they walk in divine assignments.
1. Feet with Purpose, Not Just Motion
Many people are in motion but going nowhere. Their feet are busy, but their journey is empty. But when feet are anointed, movement becomes mission. The steps of the anointed are no longer random; they are ordered by the Lord (Psalm 37:23). Each step becomes a divine act of obedience, each journey a fulfillment of God’s will.
Your anointed feet will not wander aimlessly—they will carry purpose. You no longer chase trends or comfort, but divine destinations. You don’t walk by convenience, you walk by calling.
2. Feet Carrying the Gospel of Peace
The world is wounded, restless, and confused. The systems are shaking. But God has chosen anointed feet to carry the message of peace. Not just any peace, but the peace that passes understanding, the peace that comes only through the gospel.
Anointed feet go where others are afraid to tread:
- Into slums,
- Into boardrooms,
- Into cities and villages,
- Into homes and nations,
Bringing good news, healing, hope, and salvation.
Jesus’ final command before ascending was clear: “Go…” (Matthew 28:19). He didn’t say, “Wait for them to come.” The Gospel moves on anointed feet. It crosses borders, language barriers, and cultural limits. Wherever your feet go, the presence of God should go with you.
3. Feet That Follow the Master
Anointed feet are not just fast—they are faithful to follow Jesus. In Luke 9:57-58, many said they would follow Him, but their feet were rooted in comfort and excuses. The truly anointed feet will walk the narrow road, even when it costs something.
Jesus went about doing good, walking from town to town, reaching the unreachable. He did not wait for crowds; He went to them. He moved toward lepers, toward sinners, toward the outcast. His anointed feet were guided by compassion, not convenience.
As His disciples, we are called to do the same. If your feet are anointed, they will follow His steps. You will go where He sends—even when it is unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or uncelebrated.
4. Feet That Carry Authority
Wherever your feet tread, the anointing gives spiritual authority. Just as God told Joshua, “Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you…” (Joshua 1:3), so it is with us.
When your feet are anointed, you don’t just walk—you possess. You take spiritual ground for God. Whether it is in your workplace, your city, or your nation, your presence becomes a claim of territory for the Kingdom. Anointed feet don’t just visit—they conquer, they reclaim, they plant flags of God’s dominion.
5. Feet That Will Not Be Still
The anointed cannot remain in one place. There is a restlessness in the Spirit that says, “There is still work to do.” Paul said, “Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Cor. 9:16). Anointed feet carry heaven’s urgency.
There are still villages with no preacher. Still neighborhoods with no light. Still hearts with no hope. When your feet are anointed, you cannot sit still while others perish. You become a messenger on the move, a vessel in motion, bringing heaven into dark places.
The devil also moves to and fro (Job 1:7), but while he moves to destroy, the anointed move to deliver. We must outrun evil with good, carrying the light into every place the enemy tries to claim.
6. Feet in Partnership With Heaven
Feet may seem like the lowest part of the body, yet God calls them beautiful. Why? Because they partner with the will of God on the earth. God’s plan does not happen in the sky—it is carried by those willing to move on His behalf.
Whether by foot, car, plane, boat, or online—anointed feet carry God’s message and presence across every frontier. When Jesus said “Go into all the world,” He wasn’t just giving a suggestion, He was releasing a prophetic assignment. Your feet become a living response to that command.
Final Thoughts on Anointed Feet
Anointed feet are not lazy feet. They move. They travel with purpose. They climb mountains and walk into valleys. They go where others refuse to go. They are not moved by applause, but by assignment.
To have anointed feet is to:
- Obey quickly,
- Walk by faith,
- Carry peace,
- Enter territory with spiritual authority,
- And never stay still when there’s one more soul to reach.
Rescue Force Ministry Inc Jos Rd, Bokkos, Plateau State Nigeria+2348036223837, rescueforceministryinc@gmail.com
Bishop Dr. Ayuba Matawal 
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