BRADY MATHIS Kremmling

February 6, 2010

The Spirit impressed upon me the phrase "wash and anoint". It reminded me of David after the death of Bathsheba's son. He lay on the ground fasting, but then arose, washed and anointed himself as an enactment or symbolic gesture to restore himself to his kingly state and mindset. In order to fulfill the office of king, you must embrace the role and responsibility as "God's anointed".

The washing signifies a submission to the Word of God and becoming clean because of it. It is repentance, but it is also restoration to truth in the inward man. It is making oneself a suitable habitation for the Holy Spirit.
John 15:3 "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you."
Psalm 119:9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.

Or perhaps it was best said by David in Psalm 51. You desire truth in the inward part...renew an upright spirit in me...wash me...do not take Your presence from me... I imagine that is was while he washed and anointed himself that he composed and sang this song in his heart.

If you are unable to believe that you are God's king, then you need to wash with the Word and restore yourself to truth.

The anointing is the symbol and reminder to us that God has sent the Helper to be with us and in us.
John 14:16-17 "And I will pray the Father and He will give you another Helper, the He may abide with you forever - The Spirit of Truth, Whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you."
We know that oil on our skin is no spiritual power, but as we live our lives on earth it is vital that we be continually mindful of our Helper, the Spirit of the Anointed One, Who is with us. Our awareness of Him as He moves, broods, and operates according to the seven manifestations of Himself, makes it possible for us to be actively involved. Living, moving and having our being with the Spirit is the one thing that makes all the difference.

Many have laid down the mantle of kingly authority because of the work of the enemy. Wash and anoint and restore yourself to this spiritual position and victorious mindset!