The Place of Anointing in Serving PT2

The Place of Anointing in Serving God PT2


There’s something profoundly beautiful about the way God prepares His people for service. Last Tuesday, during our Equip Time, Pastor Fidelis continued our teaching on The Place of Anointing in Serving, reminding us that anointing is not just about ritual or oil—it is about the living work of God within us.


From Oil to the Holy Spirit

In the Old Testament, anointing with oil marked consecration and service. It was a visible, outward symbol of God setting someone apart for His purposes. Under the New Covenant, that anointing has moved from the external to the internal. Now, the Holy Spirit Himself indwells us, equipping and empowering us from within.

As Jesus proclaimed,

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” (Luke 4:18)

The anointing of the Spirit signals God’s endorsement and equips us not only for ministry, but for faithful living in every sphere of life.


Anointing Begins Within

True anointing is birthed in devotion before it is expressed in service. It is about what we carry in our hearts, not just what we do with our hands. Scripture describes believers as the aroma of Christ, a fragrance that points others to God’s presence. Yet, while the anointing rests on every believer, it can be hindered by pride, unforgiveness, distractions, or worldly influences.


The Flow of the Anointing

Psalm 133 reminds us of the power of unity:

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

Anointing flows from the head to the body. When the church walks in unity, grace and power flow freely through worship, prayer, and service. Division, on the other hand, restricts that flow and dims the impact of our ministry.


Cultivating the Anointing

Anointing is cultivated through abiding, not activity. It grows when we:

• Stay rooted in God’s Word
• Pray consistently
• Serve with humility
• Walk in fellowship with other believers

Things That Constrict the Flow of the Anointing

Just as unity allows the anointing to flow, walking in the flesh restricts it. Scripture is clear that certain heart conditions and behaviors hinder the work of the Spirit in us.

Galatians 5:19–21 lists the works of the flesh, things that oppose the Spirit’s work:

"The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."

These are not just moral warnings; they are spiritual blockages.

Sin, strife, pride, unforgiveness, and even constant busyness that crowds out time with God can constrict the flow of the anointing in our lives. When we walk in the flesh, we hinder what the Spirit desires to do in and through us.

To cultivate the anointing, we must be intentional not only about spiritual disciplines, but also about guarding our hearts from anything that quenches the Spirit.


Key Takeaways

• Anointing is internal under the New Covenant.
• Devotion precedes service.
• Unity protects the flow of anointing.
• Service carries power when it flows from God’s presence.

Dive deeper, review the slides here.


When our service flows out of the anointing, it carries God’s presence, authority, and eternal impact. May we never forget: it’s not about what we do for God, but about what He does in and through us.