The Fragrance of Christ

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2 Corinthians 2:14
Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

In Exodus, we read how the Lord told Moses to mix fragrant ingredients to form the oil to anoint the artefacts of the temple. This oil included myrrh, cinnamon and sweet-smelling cane. Anyone who worked in the temple would come out smelling like sweet herbs. It was the fragrance of worship.

Scripture tells us that those who know Jesus as Saviour will gain the aroma of the knowledge of Christ. Wherever they go, they will spread that fragrance. However, a person emanating the fragrance of Christ becomes a stench in the nostrils of those who do not know Christ. But when a worshipper of God is among fellow worshippers, his fragrance is the sweet smell of worship, like the scent of myrrh, cinnamon and sweet-smelling cane.

So, take courage when someone tells you that you’re getting up their nose. To those who love the Lord, you are the pleasant fragrance of life, but in the world, your fragrance will cause offence.  

God-tracking is coming out smelling like Christ.

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Exodus 30:22-30
2 Corinthians 2:14-16

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GOD-TRACKING IS KEEPING YOUR LAMP FILLED WITH THE OIL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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“His anointing will break that yoke of depression and burnout, if you will only keep your lamp filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Isaiah 40:31but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Imagine an old hurricane oil lamp. It’s comprised of a small tank to contain the oil and a glass cylinder, encompassing a cotton wick. The wick is placed in the holder and extends down into the oil. The wick then soaks up the oil, which is the fuel that burns, producing the light the lamp provides. If the oil runs out, the wick begins to burn. Provided there is oil in the tank, the wick will not burn out.

One of the greatest threats we face in the 21^st century Westernised world involves burnout. Burnout is a psychological term referring to long-term exhaustion and reduced interest in work. It is defined as a state of extreme physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, characterized by a decrease in motivation and performance. Burnout has been assumed to result from continual occupational stress. However, there is growing evidence that burnout is caused by many factors. A recent study showed that about 90% of burned out workers meet diagnostic criteria for depression. Thus, burnout is related to depression.

There is an old song we used to sing back in the mid-1970s: Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, burning, burning. That lovely old chorus was talking about charging our lives with the Holy Spirit to keep us burning. In the Old Testament, fragrant oils were used to anoint men for service. When Samuel anointed David to be king of Israel, we read that the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. Therefore, the anointing of oil has become synonymous with the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

If you’re feeling depressed today and burned out due to emotional or physical stress, may I encourage you to seek the anointing of the Holy Spirit. You do not need to be in church ministry to enjoy the anointing; the Spirit can anoint you for service in every-day life and work. The scriptures tell us that it is the anointing that will break the yoke of bondage. The Holy Spirit is your Counsellor and your Comforter. He is also called your Helper. Holy Spirit is God – God with you. His anointing will break that yoke of depression and burnout, if you will only keep your lamp filled with the Holy Spirit.
So, if you wait on the Lord and seek the anointing of the Holy Spirit on all you do, you will run and not be weary; walk and not faint. Keep your lamp filled with holy oil, that your wick will not burn out.

God-tracking is keeping your lamp filled with the oil of the Holy Spirit

READ ALL ABOUT IT1 Samuel 16:13Isaiah 10:27 (KJV)John 14:15-17,26Isaiah 40:28-31

DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I rest in you, Lord, and wait on you to renew my strength

“Dear Lord, I feel so weary. Work has taken its toll on me over the past few months and years. I feel completely unmotivated and defeated. However, I realise that it’s not by power or might that I will get my zeal back; it’s only by your Holy Spirit. So, dear Holy Spirit, I ask you to fill me up again. I pray for a baptism in your power and presence. I seek the oil of joy and ask for your anointing on my work, my rest and my relationships. I choose to put my faith in your plans and purposes and acknowledge you in all my ways. I rest in you, Lord, and wait on you, Lord, to renew my strength. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

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25 May 2018

GOD-TRACKING IS NOT BY POWER NOR MIGHT BUT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

 Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through him who strengthens me

 “It’s only by the anointing of the Holy Spirit of God upon you, that will qualify you to succeed.”

I could imagine Governor Zerubbabel sitting among the rubble of the ruins of Solomon’s temple on Mount Zion. He was one of those people who had returned from Babylon, who was perhaps born in captivity. “Adonai, I am a simple man with no knowledge of building a grand temple to your glory. I’m not a mighty warier like King David of old, or powerfully wealthy like King Solomon who built this temple. How am I to do this great task you’re asking of me? How will I restore your mighty temple?”

The Babylonians had conquered Judah in 587 B.C. The Jews had turned from God’s Law and were worshipping useless idols. Through his prophets, God warned his people that Jerusalem would fall, because of their rebellion. For 70 years they would remain in exile. After this time, God would restore his people and rebuild Jerusalem. When Persia overthrew Babylon, its king, Cyrus issued a decree that the Jews could return to their homeland. God inspired Ezra and Nehemiah to unite his people and restore Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. Zerubbabel was appointed governor under the king of Persia. Zerubbabel was a humble man facing the greatest task of his life. I believe Zerubbabel lacked the confidence and skills required to undertake such a great mission. He had neither the military might of David or the monitory power of Solomon, yet God had called him to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple.

Zerubbabel sat with his head in his hands in the blazing sun. Behind him he heard the voice of the prophet Zechariah, “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.”

Dear friend, God has a job for you to do. The Scripture tells us that he knows the plans he has for us. Perhaps you’re feeling a little like Governor Zerubbabel felt that day; not qualified or skilled like your predecessors to adequately do the job. God’s Word to you today is, it’s not by the financial power or physical, academic or natural might that you will successfully accomplish this task. It’s only by the anointing of the Holy Spirit of God upon you, that will qualify you to succeed. So, acknowledge the Lord in this mission, seek his power and might and believe that you can do all things through Christ who is your strength. And go for it!

God-tracking is not by power nor might but by the Holy Spirit

 READ ALL ABOUT ITJeremiah 25:1-14Zechariah 4:1-14EzraNehemiah

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 I can do this, through Christ who gives me strength

 “Holy God, thank you that you have a calling on my life. I surrender to your will and your plans for me. Help me to not rely on my own skills or abilities. Your Word is true. I accept your word to me today that I will succeed not by my abilities but only by the might and power of your Spirit in me. I acknowledge you in all my work and seek your anointing to fulfil my responsibilities. Help me Lord, to be successful in all I do; I put my faith in you. I can do this, through Christ who gives me strength. Amen.”

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