THE HONOUR AND THE ANOINTING PART 2

The Honour and the Anointing Part 
Scripture: Galatians 6: 6-7
Topic: The Honour and The Anointing Part 2

We shall in this quiet time begin a series in which we see clearly the relationship between honour and the anointing. I trust the Lord that point by point you will come to the place of honour, and enjoy the fruit of honour.

2. Honouring the anointing is an obligation and a legal requirement
“Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked:for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
                                                                                                                     Galatians 6:6-7
Honouring the anointed is an obligation for those who have been blessed, healed and delivered by the anointing.  Galatians 6:6 is clear on this divine obligation.   Galatians 6:6 teaches that Christians should take their carnal, natural possessions and honour the anointed by giving to him. Amazingly, Galatians 6:7  follows Galatians 6:6.  Galatians 6:7 is the famous verse that is used to declare curses and blessings on people. You must have heard it said, ‘You will reap what you have sown.’  What most people do not realise is that Galatians 6:7 is a continuation of Galatians 6:6. The greatest promise for sowing and reaping has to do with honouring the anointed who has taught you and fed you with the word of God.  
In every church, there are two possible trends: increasing honour and decreasing honour. 
Decreasing Honour in a Church
The decreasing honour is a natural progression you can expect in a church. A pastor is less and less appreciated as the years go by. His gifts, his talents and his great leadership are taken for granted as the years go by. Everyone expects good things, proper things and nice things, as those have been the standard they have experienced for many years.  Also, as the years go by, the natural weaknesses, deficiencies, personality traits and temperament of the anointed become more pronounced or more obvious to the congregation.  This can lead them to think that there is not much to their anointed pastor because he has the traits of an ordinary human being.  When Jesus walked amongst us, He dined among his disciples and slept among them on many occasions. He must have also used the toilet on many occasions. Over time, Jesus’ natural traits must have been obvious.  This leads to a decline in the honour, respect and appreciation that a servant of God receives.  
Increasing Honour in a Church

A trend of increasing honour in a church can only come about by teaching the subject, emphasizing the word of God and leaving the congregation to appreciate the gift of God in their midst.  Most people simply do what they are taught. Without teaching, the congregation will not improve their appreciation.  I know churches where the impact of the pastor is great within the church because there is a strong maintenance of the appreciation culture in that congregation.  The pastor himself may strongly introduce himself and inform the congregation of their need to appreciate and recognize the gift that God has placed in their midst.  This is important so that the congregation does not miss the blessings of the anointing. What is the point of having such a great gift in your midst and not benefitting from it? What is the point of having the biggest river in your city and yet have a shortage of water? What is the use of bread you cannot eat and money that you cannot use?  What is the use of an employee who is not allowed to work for you?  
Decide to increasingly honour the anointed in your midst to provoke a great blessing for your life and ministry

Credit: Excerpt From
The Anointed and His Anointing
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills


 

Comments

  1. Anonymous2 June 2022 at 03:46

    Amen
    I'm going to honour and appreciate the servnat of God in my life

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  2. Irene2 June 2022 at 05:53

    Amen! What is the point of having a great gift and l can't benefit from it? Holy Spirit empower me to value and honour the gift for me not to miss by blessing.

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  3. Beryl2 June 2022 at 07:02

    Amen! Lord help me to guard my heart from familiarity. May my honour and admiration of Your anointed keep increasing

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  4. Chesang'2 June 2022 at 07:02

    God grant us the wisdom to recognize the need to honour the anointed to provoke great blessings in our lives and ministries

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  5. Joan Bundi2 June 2022 at 07:23

    Amen. I shall increase my honour to the anointed. It's a wise thing to do.

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