ANOINTED WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS

The public Anointing of Jesus was truly spectacular!

The heavens opened, the Holy Spirit rested upon the Lord;

The Father spoke and His approval was truly singular,

Jesus was truly the Messiah, the glorious Son of God!

 

The Anointing of Jesus was related to His public ministry,

He would preach the Gospel and heal the sick of soul.

Many would hear Him and be lifted up from their misery;

He had come to bring salvation that would make one whole.

 

There was a special feature of this Anointing not well-known,

This is discovered only by the fully mature and discerning.

The oil of gladness was given to Jesus and this gift He owned,

Each day of ministry saw Him display a joy that was sparkling!

 

This was a joy that Jesus wanted all His disciples to possess;

Life and ministry can sometimes be demanding, to say the least.

But this oil of gladness can dispel the feelings of great distress;

This joy of the Spirit can be ours, if there is faith that persists!

 

Inspiration: Hebrews 1:9; Matthew 3:13-17; Luke 4:18-19; John 15:11

Charles Tan