365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns August 04

365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns

(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)

August 04

THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE ANOINTING

But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you,

and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing

teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and

just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.

1 JOHN 2:27

The Holy Spirit is the Anointing who comes to give you spiritual insight. When you don't understand a Scripture, let Him anoint your spiritual eyes to see what the passage says. When you don't know where to go, let Him anoint your understanding so that you can choose the right paths. When you can't see Jesus working in your life, let Him anoint your spiritual perception. Remember, Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come to help believers glorify the Son (see John 16:14). Let the Holy Spirit magnify Jesus in your life today.

Holy Spirit, I want to glorify Jesus. Come anoint me with Your presence

so that I can see the work of Jesus in my life and glorify Him with my

praise. I need Your anointing today.

The Holy Spirit is the Anointing who comes to enlighten the Scriptures in your heart. But He doesn't work in a vacuum. You must read and memorize the Bible. You must study the Bible, comparing Scripture to Scripture. You must use commentaries and dictionaries. You must give time meditating on the Word of God. Then you must ask for Him to come help you understand spiritual things. When you seek enlightenment from the Holy Spirit, you are asking for the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. He will come shine light on your darkened understanding.

Holy Spirit, come shine Your light in my mind. Help me

see everything You want me to know, and then help me do all You want

me to accomplish. Come anoint me to know the Scripture. Amen.

Reading: 1 John 2:20-28

Key Thought: The Holy Spirit anoints you to understand the Bible.