How often do we have to do oil change in our lives?

    If you have a car, you need to change the oil for maintenance. The metrics used in determining the proper timing is either the kilo meter reading from the last oil change or every six months. Oil change is essential to keep the car healthy and to be able to move. It is necessary.

    Another example of changing oil comes into my mind while typing this is the fries at Mcdonalds. During my tenure there years ago, we ought to change the oil for the fries. Oil can't never be the same oil again and again for a period of time. It has to be fresh. It is necessary.

    The act of anointing the head with oil in the bible is in Psalms.

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows."1 - Psalm 23:5

    When we receive anointing, it a form of assurance that we have his blessings.

    Anointing in the New Testament is exemplified by the Holy Spirit. Constant anointing is necessary in our lives. We ought to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. It needs renewal on a day to day basis. It also shows how special we are. "What made you special today is the fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit in our lives".2 We are not special because of the clothes we wear nor educational and family background, nor our skills or fame but because of the Holy Spirit dwelling continuously in our lives.



Footnotes:

1 BibleHub. https://biblehub.com/psalms/23-5.htm (Accessed on Aug 3, 2022)
2 Cunanan, Fer. Leadership: The Fresh Anointing of the Holy Spirit. Sermon at ENCM, Mississauga, ON, July 24, 2022. 


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