HOW TO ANOINT SOMEONE

 

Anointing is something we don't often do.  Yet, there is so much power in it!

I have read the Bible so many times, yet I have never seen the part about anointing the sick, as it stands in James 5.

Scripture:  James 5:

¹³ Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. ¹⁴ Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer offered in faith will make them well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.

Please do not let the above sentence refrain you from anointing someone.  It is not only the elders of the church that can anoint.  Jesus said that we must be His disciples here on earth.  And if you are His disciple, you can and must anoint someone!

WHO CAN BE ANOINTED?

Any person can be anointed!  It is not necessary for the person to be sick.  If someone is going through a bad time you can anoint them.  If you feel lead by the Holy Spirit you can anoint them.  I think we need to anoint each other very regularly.  Remember, anointing is also a blessing.

It is important for a husband to anoint his children and his spouse.  I think this is crucial for all!   Why not anoint your spouse, children, and grandchildren on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, when they are about to do something big or when they have lost their work?

And if your husband does not anoint you and the kids and is not into this whole anointing thing?  Then ask him if you can anoint him and pray for him.  If he does not want to do that, do it when he is sleeping!!

HOW DO I ANOINT SOMEONE?

Buy a small container of anointing oil with a sweet smell.  The smell must remind the person who is anointed that the Holy Spirit is ever oh so present!  You can also use olive oil or normal cooking oil if you cannot afford anointing oil.  The oil is not going to make the difference, but the heart that you are doing this with is!

 If possible, memorize James 5 and quote it before you anoint.  You can also write it down on a piece of paper and just read it before you anoint and pray for a person.

  

 ANOINTING

Put some oil from the container on your thumb or forefinger.  Then place the finger on the person's forehead.   Just say:  "I anoint you in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”

Take the person's hand after the anointing, or place your hand on their forehead or shoulder and pray for them.  Be specific in your prayers for this person but also thank God for changes that are happening in this person's life, as if they have already happened.  (This is faith in action.)  Also, pray that all glory will go to God for any results!

 It is as easy as that!  So please, let us start to anoint one another in the Name of Jesus!  What a difference this can make in someone's life!

Be blessed!