WEBVTT
1
00:00:00.690 --> 00:00:03.180
This program is made
possible by the giving
2
00:00:03.180 --> 00:00:06.420
of the God called partners
of Renner Ministries.
3
00:00:07.440 --> 00:00:08.520
My name is Rick Renner
4
00:00:08.520 --> 00:00:11.070
and today I'm with this
big flock of sheep,
5
00:00:11.070 --> 00:00:14.220
not far from my house in Moscow, Russia.
6
00:00:14.220 --> 00:00:17.910
Denise and I really live
not far from this place.
7
00:00:17.910 --> 00:00:22.440
This is Russia. And I'm
thinking about the 23rd Psalm
8
00:00:22.440 --> 00:00:26.490
where the Bible says
The Lord is my shepherd
9
00:00:26.490 --> 00:00:28.050
and he is your shepherd.
10
00:00:28.050 --> 00:00:32.970
And one of the things he does
is anoint our head with oil.
11
00:00:32.970 --> 00:00:36.780
In fact, Psalm 23:5 says, thou anointest my head
12
00:00:36.780 --> 00:00:40.770
with oil, my cup runeth over - my friends,
13
00:00:40.770 --> 00:00:45.770
God wants to give you and
me a supernatural anointing.
14
00:00:46.170 --> 00:00:49.170
And that is what I'm going
to talk to you about today.
15
00:00:49.170 --> 00:00:52.380
Get ready for a teaching
that feeds your spirit
16
00:00:52.380 --> 00:00:55.950
and your mind where the
word is the anchor in
17
00:00:55.950 --> 00:00:57.900
uncertain times.
18
00:00:57.900 --> 00:01:01.230
And doctrine doesn't bend to culture.
19
00:01:01.230 --> 00:01:02.640
We keep it simple,
20
00:01:02.640 --> 00:01:07.200
but dive deep revealing a
truth that strengthens us,
21
00:01:08.070 --> 00:01:09.990
a love that emboldens,
22
00:01:11.100 --> 00:01:13.290
and a mission that touches the world.
23
00:01:15.630 --> 00:01:17.130
Let's join Rick Renner.
24
00:01:19.770 --> 00:01:24.690
Welcome to today's program.
I am so glad to see you.
25
00:01:24.690 --> 00:01:27.480
I feel like I can just look
right through that camera
26
00:01:27.480 --> 00:01:29.430
and see you sitting there, you
27
00:01:29.430 --> 00:01:32.820
and me sitting together
around the word of God
28
00:01:32.820 --> 00:01:35.490
and Jesus is with us.
29
00:01:35.490 --> 00:01:36.930
Jesus promised that if two
30
00:01:36.930 --> 00:01:39.090
or three of you would
be gathered together,
31
00:01:39.090 --> 00:01:41.220
I'll be there in the midst.
32
00:01:41.220 --> 00:01:43.830
He never said we had
to be in the same room.
33
00:01:43.830 --> 00:01:45.180
He just said we had to be together.
34
00:01:45.180 --> 00:01:48.635
Well, we're together and
Jesus is here with us
35
00:01:48.635 --> 00:01:50.160
and so is the Holy Spirit.
36
00:01:50.160 --> 00:01:54.750
And today, the Holy Spirit
is gonna teach us about the
37
00:01:54.750 --> 00:01:58.020
anointing and a supernatural promise
38
00:01:58.020 --> 00:02:01.140
of the anointing is promised in the
39
00:02:01.140 --> 00:02:03.480
23rd Psalm.
40
00:02:03.480 --> 00:02:06.600
Wow, it is so powerful.
41
00:02:06.600 --> 00:02:09.210
But hey, I want you to
order my entire series,
42
00:02:09.210 --> 00:02:11.130
which is called Psalm 23.
43
00:02:11.130 --> 00:02:14.970
The Lord is My Shepherd. It is 10 parts.
44
00:02:14.970 --> 00:02:18.840
These programs are so full and
I have to tell you the truth.
45
00:02:18.840 --> 00:02:21.660
I have really been fed by this teaching.
46
00:02:21.660 --> 00:02:25.440
It has been so thrilling
to see the 10 promises
47
00:02:25.440 --> 00:02:28.350
that God makes to all of his people.
48
00:02:28.350 --> 00:02:32.310
And that's why I want you
to order this amazing series
49
00:02:32.310 --> 00:02:34.980
that comes with a study guide.
50
00:02:34.980 --> 00:02:37.860
My team and I work so
hard on these study guides
51
00:02:37.860 --> 00:02:41.460
because we want to lay a
banquet table in front of you
52
00:02:41.460 --> 00:02:43.050
and make it easy for you
53
00:02:43.050 --> 00:02:46.650
to ingest these truths from the Bible.
54
00:02:46.650 --> 00:02:48.810
And when you read it while you see it
55
00:02:48.810 --> 00:02:50.040
or while you hear it,
56
00:02:50.040 --> 00:02:54.060
it really reinforces the
teaching down deep inside you.
57
00:02:54.060 --> 00:02:56.730
You can order these
right now by going online
58
00:02:56.730 --> 00:02:58.860
or by giving us a call.
59
00:02:58.860 --> 00:03:00.970
And right now we're
also offering you a book
60
00:03:00.970 --> 00:03:02.650
by my friend Tony Cook.
61
00:03:02.650 --> 00:03:05.050
It's a small book, but it's
a really powerful book.
62
00:03:05.050 --> 00:03:07.450
It's small enough that you
can put it in your jacket
63
00:03:07.450 --> 00:03:09.130
or you can put it in your purse,
64
00:03:09.130 --> 00:03:11.110
read it while you're on the way somewhere.
65
00:03:11.110 --> 00:03:14.440
And the name of the book is
called Because the Lord is My
66
00:03:14.440 --> 00:03:18.640
Shepherd, the Blessings
of an Empowered Life.
67
00:03:18.640 --> 00:03:20.950
And it covers the promises of God
68
00:03:20.950 --> 00:03:24.430
to you in the 23rd Psalm.
69
00:03:24.430 --> 00:03:27.460
And when you become a
partner with our ministry,
70
00:03:27.460 --> 00:03:30.700
and by the way, becoming a
partner is such a holy act,
71
00:03:30.700 --> 00:03:32.710
this is very, very serious
72
00:03:32.710 --> 00:03:36.070
because when you become a partner, you are doing something
73
00:03:36.070 --> 00:03:39.580
by faith to change someone else's life.
74
00:03:39.580 --> 00:03:41.710
And we all need to be doing something
75
00:03:41.710 --> 00:03:44.020
to change somebody else's life.
76
00:03:44.020 --> 00:03:46.300
We need to get our minds off of ourself
77
00:03:46.300 --> 00:03:48.400
and begin to think about what we can do
78
00:03:48.400 --> 00:03:52.060
to help fulfill the great commission - Go into all the world
79
00:03:52.060 --> 00:03:54.400
and teach all nations.
80
00:03:54.400 --> 00:03:55.630
That's what we're doing.
81
00:03:55.630 --> 00:03:58.360
And when you financially
give to our ministry
82
00:03:58.360 --> 00:04:00.310
and become a financial partner,
83
00:04:00.310 --> 00:04:03.730
we send you Denise's book called The Gift of Forgiveness,
84
00:04:03.730 --> 00:04:06.070
as our way of saying welcome
to our partner family,
85
00:04:06.070 --> 00:04:08.230
and we also send you my book,
86
00:04:08.230 --> 00:04:11.170
which is called Life in the Combat Zone.
87
00:04:11.170 --> 00:04:13.840
This book is dedicated to our partners.
88
00:04:13.840 --> 00:04:16.360
The subtitle says, how to survive, thrive
89
00:04:16.360 --> 00:04:21.250
and overcome in the midst
of any difficult situation.
90
00:04:21.250 --> 00:04:24.010
And please remember that if you need prayer, we are waiting
91
00:04:24.010 --> 00:04:26.200
to hear from you right now.
92
00:04:26.200 --> 00:04:27.880
If you'll give us a call
93
00:04:27.880 --> 00:04:29.050
or if you'll send us an email,
94
00:04:29.050 --> 00:04:31.780
the moment our team hears from you, they
95
00:04:31.780 --> 00:04:36.340
and we, are going to begin to really pray for you,
96
00:04:36.340 --> 00:04:37.630
but reach for your Bible.
97
00:04:37.630 --> 00:04:40.960
And today I want us to
return to the 23rd Psalm
98
00:04:40.960 --> 00:04:43.510
and I'm going to read again verse 1.
99
00:04:43.510 --> 00:04:48.340
And in verse 1, David says, the Lord is my shepherd.
100
00:04:48.340 --> 00:04:53.340
Just say that, personalize it.
Say the Lord is my shepherd.
101
00:04:53.740 --> 00:04:55.750
David didn't say, the
Lord is their shepherd
102
00:04:55.750 --> 00:04:57.040
or the Lord is a shepherd.
103
00:04:57.040 --> 00:04:59.200
He said, the Lord is my shepherd.
104
00:04:59.200 --> 00:05:02.020
We need to personalize all the promises
105
00:05:02.020 --> 00:05:05.290
in this chapter. David said, the Lord is my shepherd
106
00:05:05.290 --> 00:05:06.550
I shall not want.
107
00:05:06.550 --> 00:05:10.480
Verse 2: he makes me the light down in green pastures,
108
00:05:10.480 --> 00:05:13.450
he leads me beside still waters.
109
00:05:13.450 --> 00:05:16.870
Verse 3: he restores my soul.
110
00:05:16.870 --> 00:05:21.580
He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his namesake.
111
00:05:21.580 --> 00:05:24.610
Verse 4: Yes though I walk through the valley
112
00:05:24.610 --> 00:05:28.510
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil
113
00:05:28.510 --> 00:05:30.370
for thou art with me.
114
00:05:30.370 --> 00:05:34.540
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
115
00:05:34.540 --> 00:05:37.420
Verse 5: thou preparest a table
116
00:05:37.420 --> 00:05:41.560
before me even in the
presence of my enemies.
117
00:05:41.560 --> 00:05:44.410
And yesterday I covered
all the enemy and adversary
118
00:05:44.410 --> 00:05:46.450
and foe verses in the book of Psalms.
119
00:05:46.450 --> 00:05:49.180
David had seen so many
enemies in his life,
120
00:05:49.180 --> 00:05:51.460
but even in the presence of enemies,
121
00:05:51.460 --> 00:05:54.790
he learned God would set a table for him
122
00:05:54.790 --> 00:05:56.290
and God will do that for you too.
123
00:05:56.290 --> 00:05:59.510
But you have to keep your
eyes open to see the table.
124
00:05:59.510 --> 00:06:01.970
But then he goes on in verse 5
125
00:06:01.970 --> 00:06:05.840
and says, Thou anoint us my head with oil,
126
00:06:05.840 --> 00:06:08.960
my cup runs over.
127
00:06:08.960 --> 00:06:10.670
That's what we're going to see today.
128
00:06:10.670 --> 00:06:13.940
And tomorrow we're going to conclude with verse 6
129
00:06:13.940 --> 00:06:16.070
where David says, surely goodness
130
00:06:16.070 --> 00:06:20.180
and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life
131
00:06:20.180 --> 00:06:23.245
and I will dwell in the
house of the Lord forever.
132
00:06:24.980 --> 00:06:27.530
And in these verses we find 10 promises.
133
00:06:27.530 --> 00:06:30.830
No.1: God's supernatural provision.
134
00:06:30.830 --> 00:06:33.755
No.2: God's supernatural protection.
135
00:06:33.755 --> 00:06:36.110
No.3: God's supernatural peace.
136
00:06:36.110 --> 00:06:39.530
No.4: God's supernatural restoration.
137
00:06:39.530 --> 00:06:41.750
No.5: God's supernatural guidance
138
00:06:41.750 --> 00:06:43.520
that he gives to every believer.
139
00:06:43.520 --> 00:06:45.980
No.6: God's supernatural confidence
140
00:06:45.980 --> 00:06:47.630
that he gives to us.
141
00:06:47.630 --> 00:06:51.170
No.7: God's supernatural loving correction.
142
00:06:51.170 --> 00:06:54.140
No.8: God's supernatural prosperity
143
00:06:54.140 --> 00:06:56.810
or promise to meet all of our needs.
144
00:06:56.810 --> 00:06:58.490
No.8(9): which we're going to see today,
145
00:06:58.490 --> 00:07:02.480
God's supernatural anointing
and blessing in our life.
146
00:07:02.480 --> 00:07:06.980
And finally, No.10: God's supernatural promise.
147
00:07:06.980 --> 00:07:11.660
But hey, look at verse 5 where David says,
148
00:07:11.660 --> 00:07:13.580
thou preparest a table
149
00:07:13.580 --> 00:07:16.370
before me in the presence of my enemies.
150
00:07:16.370 --> 00:07:19.880
Now notice - thou anointest my
151
00:07:19.880 --> 00:07:21.380
head with oil.
152
00:07:21.380 --> 00:07:23.630
My cup runs over.
153
00:07:23.630 --> 00:07:25.760
If your Bible is open
and you have an ink pen
154
00:07:25.760 --> 00:07:30.380
or a pencil, either underline
or circle that word anointest.
155
00:07:30.380 --> 00:07:33.710
What does it mean to be anointed?
156
00:07:33.710 --> 00:07:37.370
The word anoint means to
rub or to smear with oil.
157
00:07:37.370 --> 00:07:40.910
And it was an act used for
setting something apart
158
00:07:40.910 --> 00:07:45.020
for a special divine
or very important task.
159
00:07:45.020 --> 00:07:49.430
Specifically oil was
used for anointing kings,
160
00:07:49.430 --> 00:07:52.610
even anointing prophets, anointing anyone
161
00:07:52.610 --> 00:07:56.780
who is being ordained into a
powerful, powerful position.
162
00:07:56.780 --> 00:08:00.440
And David knew something
about the anointing
163
00:08:00.440 --> 00:08:04.430
because David had been anointed on 3 occasions,
164
00:08:04.430 --> 00:08:08.570
David experienced 3-anointings.
165
00:08:08.570 --> 00:08:09.950
And my friends, I want to tell you
166
00:08:09.950 --> 00:08:13.130
that you can grow in the anointing.
167
00:08:13.130 --> 00:08:16.550
Dave was anointed once,
then he was anointed again.
168
00:08:16.550 --> 00:08:18.290
He was anointed a 3rd time
169
00:08:18.290 --> 00:08:20.930
and there was a lapse of time between each
170
00:08:20.930 --> 00:08:22.250
of those anointings.
171
00:08:22.250 --> 00:08:25.490
But with each anointing,
his authority became greater
172
00:08:25.490 --> 00:08:26.690
and greater and greater.
173
00:08:26.690 --> 00:08:31.690
David's first anointing was in
the presence of his brothers.
174
00:08:31.730 --> 00:08:36.200
And we read about that in 1 Samuel 16:13,
175
00:08:36.200 --> 00:08:40.130
where the Bible says, Then
Samuel took the horn of oil
176
00:08:40.130 --> 00:08:44.150
and anointed him in the
midst of his brethren.
177
00:08:44.150 --> 00:08:46.910
And the spirit of the Lord came upon David.
178
00:08:46.910 --> 00:08:49.460
from that day forward.
179
00:08:49.460 --> 00:08:53.870
David was first anointed in a small environment
180
00:08:53.870 --> 00:08:55.680
in the sight of just a few eyes.
181
00:08:55.680 --> 00:08:58.530
The eyes of his brethren
who saw the spirit
182
00:08:58.530 --> 00:09:00.990
of God come upon him and his brothers
183
00:09:00.990 --> 00:09:03.840
and those who were in close contact saw
184
00:09:03.840 --> 00:09:06.060
that he had been anointed.
185
00:09:06.060 --> 00:09:09.390
But then a day came when others begin
186
00:09:09.390 --> 00:09:12.480
to recognize the spirit
of God was upon him.
187
00:09:12.480 --> 00:09:15.660
And we read about this in 2 Samuel 2:
188
00:09:15.660 --> 00:09:18.750
verse 4, where David received a 2nd anointing,
189
00:09:18.750 --> 00:09:22.290
and with his 2nd anointing, his authority grew.
190
00:09:22.290 --> 00:09:25.410
The Bible tells us in 2nd Samuel 2:4,
191
00:09:25.410 --> 00:09:27.450
and the men of Judah came
192
00:09:27.450 --> 00:09:31.200
and there they anointed David - king - over the
193
00:09:31.200 --> 00:09:33.120
house of Judah.
194
00:09:33.120 --> 00:09:35.970
So now Judah has recognized his authority
195
00:09:35.970 --> 00:09:37.350
and they have anointed him.
196
00:09:37.350 --> 00:09:40.950
But finally, David has a third
anointing in the presence
197
00:09:40.950 --> 00:09:42.540
of all of Israel.
198
00:09:42.540 --> 00:09:45.630
And this is recorded in 2 Samuel 5:
199
00:09:45.630 --> 00:09:50.190
verse 3, where the Bible says, So all the elders
200
00:09:50.190 --> 00:09:53.220
of Israel came to the king to Hebron;
201
00:09:53.220 --> 00:09:56.040
and King David made a league with them in Hebron
202
00:09:56.040 --> 00:09:57.330
before the Lord,
203
00:09:57.330 --> 00:10:01.110
and they anointed David King
204
00:10:01.110 --> 00:10:03.120
over Israel.
205
00:10:03.120 --> 00:10:07.200
He 1st was anointed in the presence of his brethren.
206
00:10:07.200 --> 00:10:09.900
Then he received a 2nd anointing which gave him a greater
207
00:10:09.900 --> 00:10:11.190
sphere of influence.
208
00:10:11.190 --> 00:10:14.670
Finally, he received a 3rd anointing which caused all
209
00:10:14.670 --> 00:10:17.580
of Israel to recognize him as king.
210
00:10:17.580 --> 00:10:19.800
And in the story of David, we find
211
00:10:19.800 --> 00:10:23.310
that God gives anointings
one piece at a time,
212
00:10:23.310 --> 00:10:24.750
one phase at a time.
213
00:10:24.750 --> 00:10:27.540
And by the way, this is confirmed
214
00:10:27.540 --> 00:10:31.350
in 2 Corinthians 1:21,
215
00:10:31.350 --> 00:10:36.240
a marvelous verse that says,
now he which established us
216
00:10:36.240 --> 00:10:37.830
with you in Christ
217
00:10:37.830 --> 00:10:41.310
and hath anointed us - is God.
218
00:10:41.310 --> 00:10:44.820
But notice in this verse what comes first: the establishing
219
00:10:44.820 --> 00:10:46.980
or the anointing. We'll look at it again.
220
00:10:46.980 --> 00:10:49.470
He that established us with you in Christ
221
00:10:49.470 --> 00:10:52.650
and have anointed us is God.
222
00:10:52.650 --> 00:10:56.160
Before God gives the greater
anointings first he sees
223
00:10:56.160 --> 00:10:57.240
that we're established
224
00:10:57.240 --> 00:11:00.450
and we're faithful with
the early anointings.
225
00:11:00.450 --> 00:11:03.750
That is what we see in the life of David.
226
00:11:03.750 --> 00:11:06.450
And you may be very eager to
get started on whatever it is
227
00:11:06.450 --> 00:11:08.070
that God has called you to do,
228
00:11:08.070 --> 00:11:09.330
but you need to know
229
00:11:09.330 --> 00:11:13.470
that God is very focused
on things like character.
230
00:11:13.470 --> 00:11:15.870
God is interested in your integrity.
231
00:11:15.870 --> 00:11:18.600
God is interested in your faithfulness.
232
00:11:18.600 --> 00:11:20.790
God is interested in purity of heart.
233
00:11:20.790 --> 00:11:22.530
He is more interested in all
234
00:11:22.530 --> 00:11:25.800
of those things than he is about doing something in a hurry.
235
00:11:25.800 --> 00:11:27.690
God has plenty of time.
236
00:11:27.690 --> 00:11:31.170
His eyes are not fixed on the calendar.
237
00:11:31.170 --> 00:11:33.270
God's eyes are on you
238
00:11:33.270 --> 00:11:36.930
and if you are ready for a greater anointing. Wow!
239
00:11:36.930 --> 00:11:38.940
Maybe you've heard the phrase in the past,
240
00:11:38.940 --> 00:11:42.540
don't get the cart before the horse.
241
00:11:42.540 --> 00:11:45.480
So many people have tried to
get the cart before the horse,
242
00:11:45.480 --> 00:11:50.100
but my friends, God never gets
the cart before the horse.
243
00:11:50.100 --> 00:11:51.690
The principle is very,
244
00:11:51.690 --> 00:11:56.170
very clear in 2 Corinthians 1:21,
245
00:11:56.170 --> 00:11:59.200
Now he which established us with you in Christ
246
00:11:59.200 --> 00:12:02.410
and hath anointed us is God,
247
00:12:02.410 --> 00:12:05.080
the establishment comes first.
248
00:12:05.080 --> 00:12:06.700
What does that mean when the Bible says he
249
00:12:06.700 --> 00:12:08.350
that established us?
250
00:12:08.350 --> 00:12:11.980 line:15%
The word, established, is the Greek word, bebaioo: wonderful
251
00:12:11.980 --> 00:12:16.120
word which describes something that is firm, durable,
252
00:12:16.120 --> 00:12:18.490
dependable, or reliable.
253
00:12:18.490 --> 00:12:23.490
And this very term was
used to depict the lengthy
254
00:12:23.770 --> 00:12:27.130
and intensive investigative
process involved
255
00:12:27.130 --> 00:12:31.720
to validate if a document was trustworthy
256
00:12:31.720 --> 00:12:33.040
and could be relied upon.
257
00:12:34.030 --> 00:12:37.720
Paul says that God wants to establish us
258
00:12:37.720 --> 00:12:40.120
before he gives us the greater anointings.
259
00:12:40.120 --> 00:12:44.050
That is God wants to make us firm in faith, durable
260
00:12:44.050 --> 00:12:46.780
to withstand any condition we face in life.
261
00:12:46.780 --> 00:12:50.200
He wants to make us steadfast, trustworthy,
262
00:12:50.200 --> 00:12:52.690
dependable, reliable.
263
00:12:52.690 --> 00:12:54.670
We have to have these traits
264
00:12:54.670 --> 00:12:58.210
before God will take us into the next level of the anointing
265
00:12:58.210 --> 00:12:59.440
that we desire.
266
00:12:59.440 --> 00:13:02.200
It takes firmness to stand for God.
267
00:13:02.200 --> 00:13:05.830
Anyone who's going to be a
leader has to have durability
268
00:13:05.830 --> 00:13:08.560
to resist difficult and painful times.
269
00:13:08.560 --> 00:13:10.750
God has to be absolutely sure
270
00:13:10.750 --> 00:13:13.600
that you are a person on whom he can rely
271
00:13:13.600 --> 00:13:16.750
before he takes you
into the next anointing
272
00:13:16.750 --> 00:13:18.460
that you are dreaming for.
273
00:13:18.460 --> 00:13:21.520
God is very good at due diligence.
274
00:13:21.520 --> 00:13:24.610
Recently in our ministry,
we've been acquiring something
275
00:13:24.610 --> 00:13:26.920
that required a lot of research.
276
00:13:26.920 --> 00:13:28.720
We did our due diligence
277
00:13:28.720 --> 00:13:31.300
before we put our stamp of
approval on the document
278
00:13:31.300 --> 00:13:33.040
and signed the contract, first,
279
00:13:33.040 --> 00:13:34.390
we did everything we could
280
00:13:34.390 --> 00:13:36.790
to find out if everything
was good in the company
281
00:13:36.790 --> 00:13:37.990
that we were purchasing.
282
00:13:37.990 --> 00:13:40.600
Is this really something that is reliable?
283
00:13:40.600 --> 00:13:45.130
Is everything all right? And
that is what God does with us?
284
00:13:45.130 --> 00:13:47.980
This word, established - again,
285
00:13:47.980 --> 00:13:52.510
could depict the legal term
used to depict the lengthy
286
00:13:52.510 --> 00:13:55.270
and investigative process involved
287
00:13:55.270 --> 00:14:00.070
to validate if a document was trustworthy.
288
00:14:00.070 --> 00:14:04.480
In the ancient world, documents were written by hand.
289
00:14:04.480 --> 00:14:07.330
If those writing the documents were not careful,
290
00:14:07.330 --> 00:14:09.400
mistakes could be made
291
00:14:09.400 --> 00:14:14.260
and those mistakes could carry
great legal consequences.
292
00:14:14.260 --> 00:14:17.500
And because of that, it was
not wise to put your stamp
293
00:14:17.500 --> 00:14:20.560
of approval or your
signature to a document
294
00:14:20.560 --> 00:14:23.290
until first you tested the document
295
00:14:23.290 --> 00:14:27.010
to find out if it was
proven to be trustworthy.
296
00:14:27.010 --> 00:14:30.220
That is what this word established means.
297
00:14:30.220 --> 00:14:33.280
And if the document was
found to be trustworthy,
298
00:14:33.280 --> 00:14:36.070
then you could sign the deal.
299
00:14:36.070 --> 00:14:38.950
If the document had errors
in it, the errors had
300
00:14:38.950 --> 00:14:42.040
to be corrected before the
deal could be finalized.
301
00:14:42.040 --> 00:14:46.600
And Paul says, this is what
God does with all of us
302
00:14:46.600 --> 00:14:48.310
before he takes us from one realm
303
00:14:48.310 --> 00:14:52.430
of the anointing into another
realm of the anointing.
304
00:14:52.430 --> 00:14:56.300
In 2 Corinthians 1:21, it says, Now he
305
00:14:56.300 --> 00:14:59.300
that established us with you in Christ, he
306
00:14:59.300 --> 00:15:03.230
that has made us firm,
durable, dependable, reliable,
307
00:15:03.230 --> 00:15:05.630
the one that has thoroughly checked us out
308
00:15:05.630 --> 00:15:08.960
and done due diligence to
find out if we are reliable,
309
00:15:08.960 --> 00:15:11.960
trustworthy, if we can
really be dependent upon.
310
00:15:11.960 --> 00:15:14.870
And when we've passed
that test, Paul says,
311
00:15:14.870 --> 00:15:16.160
then he anoints us.
312
00:15:16.160 --> 00:15:21.050
He takes us into the next level of the anointing.
313
00:15:21.050 --> 00:15:24.830 line:15%
The word anointed, is a translation of the Greek word chrio.
314
00:15:24.830 --> 00:15:27.020
And oh, this is so very important.
315
00:15:27.020 --> 00:15:29.600
The word chrio, again means to rub, to bathe;
316
00:15:29.600 --> 00:15:33.140
it can even mean to massage with oil.
317
00:15:33.140 --> 00:15:37.160
In most cases it depicts
the anointing of the oil
318
00:15:37.160 --> 00:15:38.840
of the Holy Spirit.
319
00:15:38.840 --> 00:15:40.550
But in the Old Testament,
320
00:15:40.550 --> 00:15:44.240
and even in New Testament times, when a person was anointed
321
00:15:44.240 --> 00:15:47.720
with oil by a prophet, by a priest, by a doctor
322
00:15:47.720 --> 00:15:49.100
or by a therapist,
323
00:15:49.940 --> 00:15:53.540
the person anointing would
put the oil on his own hands.
324
00:15:53.540 --> 00:15:54.980
He wouldn't just take a bottle of oil
325
00:15:54.980 --> 00:15:56.330
and turn it upside down
326
00:15:56.330 --> 00:15:59.360
and just pour the oil
all over the individual.
327
00:15:59.360 --> 00:16:03.830
Of course not. Oil was
extremely expensive.
328
00:16:03.830 --> 00:16:07.940
And in fact, it was so expensive that the anointer
329
00:16:07.940 --> 00:16:12.140
would take the oil and would put it on his own hands.
330
00:16:12.140 --> 00:16:14.150
Then he would turn his hands downward
331
00:16:14.150 --> 00:16:17.840
and would begin to apply
the oil to the individual.
332
00:16:17.840 --> 00:16:20.750
He would rub it into their
head, into their hair.
333
00:16:20.750 --> 00:16:21.920
If he was a therapist,
334
00:16:21.920 --> 00:16:25.070
he might massage the
per person with the oil.
335
00:16:25.070 --> 00:16:28.850
But the point is the oil was
not just randomly spilled
336
00:16:28.850 --> 00:16:30.110
out on a person,
337
00:16:30.110 --> 00:16:34.850
the oil could only be applied by hands.
338
00:16:34.850 --> 00:16:36.740
Oh, this is so important;
339
00:16:36.740 --> 00:16:41.060
which means - the anointing is a hands on
340
00:16:41.060 --> 00:16:42.230
experience.
341
00:16:42.230 --> 00:16:44.420
If a person is anointed,
342
00:16:44.420 --> 00:16:48.260
it means God has laid his hands on him.
343
00:16:48.260 --> 00:16:50.690
That is what an anointed person is.
344
00:16:50.690 --> 00:16:55.690
It is an individual that has
the hand of God on his life.
345
00:16:55.850 --> 00:16:59.450
And oh, please listen; hands,
346
00:16:59.450 --> 00:17:02.720
once they were publicly laid
on an individual in the Old
347
00:17:02.720 --> 00:17:06.530
Testament, and even in New
Testament times, it was taken
348
00:17:06.530 --> 00:17:08.510
to be as an endorsement
349
00:17:08.510 --> 00:17:11.600
or an approval of that individual.
350
00:17:11.600 --> 00:17:15.380
For example: when elected officials were stalled into
351
00:17:15.380 --> 00:17:17.420
office, the senior body
352
00:17:17.420 --> 00:17:22.160
of politicians publicly laid
hands on that individual
353
00:17:22.160 --> 00:17:26.360
as a way of declaring that he
was officially endorsed and
354
00:17:26.360 --> 00:17:30.170
therefore empowered to do the job.
355
00:17:30.170 --> 00:17:32.810
In the New Testament, we find the laying on
356
00:17:32.810 --> 00:17:34.850
of hands used in the very same way.
357
00:17:34.850 --> 00:17:39.650
When hands are laid on an individual, it expresses support,
358
00:17:39.650 --> 00:17:41.240
it expresses endorsement,
359
00:17:41.240 --> 00:17:44.780
and it means the anointing
of God has come upon
360
00:17:44.780 --> 00:17:46.370
that individual.
361
00:17:46.370 --> 00:17:51.060
Now, we find in 2 Corinthians 1:
362
00:17:51.060 --> 00:17:54.330
21, that before God lays his hands on a person
363
00:17:54.330 --> 00:17:57.600
and gives them a greater anointing,
364
00:17:57.600 --> 00:18:01.410
1st, he tests them to see if they're ready for
365
00:18:01.410 --> 00:18:03.090
that greater anointing.
366
00:18:03.090 --> 00:18:05.910
God doesn't quickly lay hands on anyone,
367
00:18:05.910 --> 00:18:09.360
and God honors the anointing so much
368
00:18:09.360 --> 00:18:10.650
that God is very careful
369
00:18:10.650 --> 00:18:13.440
before he lays his
hands upon an individual
370
00:18:13.440 --> 00:18:16.410
to take them from one level
of anointing to the next.
371
00:18:16.410 --> 00:18:18.900
David proved himself faithful.
372
00:18:18.900 --> 00:18:21.930
And that is why he had the
1st anointing that led
373
00:18:21.930 --> 00:18:24.210
to the 2nd anointing.
374
00:18:24.210 --> 00:18:26.490
And when he passed the
test there, it took him
375
00:18:26.490 --> 00:18:28.710
to the 3rd anointing.
376
00:18:28.710 --> 00:18:31.680
God is always looking
to see if we're ready
377
00:18:31.680 --> 00:18:35.100
for the next dose of the anointing of God.
378
00:18:35.100 --> 00:18:38.730
But in the 23rd Psalm, verse 5,
379
00:18:38.730 --> 00:18:42.120
David also says, thou anointest my head with oil.
380
00:18:42.120 --> 00:18:45.930
My cup runs over.
381
00:18:45.930 --> 00:18:48.780
What in the world does that mean?
382
00:18:48.780 --> 00:18:50.760
Well, in the ancient world,
383
00:18:52.140 --> 00:18:54.660
when you came into a person's home,
384
00:18:54.660 --> 00:18:56.880
if they wanted your royally
385
00:18:56.880 --> 00:18:59.460
and lavishly welcome you into their home,
386
00:18:59.460 --> 00:19:02.400
they would pour oil on your head.
387
00:19:02.400 --> 00:19:05.010
And if they really, really, really wanted
388
00:19:05.010 --> 00:19:09.540
to lavishly welcome you,
they would literally pour
389
00:19:09.540 --> 00:19:12.090
and pour and pour oil until you felt
390
00:19:12.090 --> 00:19:15.150
that your cup was running over.
391
00:19:15.150 --> 00:19:19.020
And by using this phrase, my cup runneth over,
392
00:19:19.020 --> 00:19:20.070
David is saying,
393
00:19:20.070 --> 00:19:23.010
God has lavishly welcomed
us into the family.
394
00:19:23.010 --> 00:19:26.700
God is so excited that we
are sheep among his flock,
395
00:19:26.700 --> 00:19:30.630
that God has royally
poured his oil out upon us.
396
00:19:30.630 --> 00:19:34.200
He's extended his love,
he's extended his anointing.
397
00:19:34.200 --> 00:19:38.940
He has extended his blessing
to us, and our cup runs over.
398
00:19:38.940 --> 00:19:42.510
Wow! One man says - I like this -
399
00:19:42.510 --> 00:19:47.510
the pessimist says - my cup is half empty.
400
00:19:47.730 --> 00:19:52.650
The optimist says - my cup is half full;
401
00:19:52.650 --> 00:19:56.340
but the believer can say - my cup
402
00:19:56.340 --> 00:19:57.810
is running over.
403
00:19:57.810 --> 00:20:01.740
That is how much God has welcomed us into
404
00:20:01.740 --> 00:20:03.300
his flock.
405
00:20:04.290 --> 00:20:08.190
And David was a man who had
experienced the anointing
406
00:20:08.190 --> 00:20:09.420
of God in his life
407
00:20:09.420 --> 00:20:11.490
and he knew he had been welcomed
408
00:20:11.490 --> 00:20:14.340
by the Father into the flock.
409
00:20:14.340 --> 00:20:18.900
And David said, you
anoint my head with oil.
410
00:20:18.900 --> 00:20:23.610
He knew what it was to have
the hand of God on his life.
411
00:20:23.610 --> 00:20:25.560
He said, my cup runs over
412
00:20:25.560 --> 00:20:28.200
because he knew he had been lavishly,
413
00:20:28.200 --> 00:20:31.560
welcomed into the family of God.
414
00:20:32.460 --> 00:20:34.260
And my friends, we all have the anointing.
415
00:20:34.260 --> 00:20:37.230
We know that because of 1 John 2:20,
416
00:20:37.230 --> 00:20:41.670
which says, You have an anointing from the Holy One,
417
00:20:41.670 --> 00:20:44.100
but if you want to be
promoted into the next level
418
00:20:44.100 --> 00:20:47.230
of the anointing, God has
to find you trustworthy
419
00:20:47.230 --> 00:20:48.850
with a level that you have right now.
420
00:20:48.850 --> 00:20:51.370
And like David, you can go from one realm
421
00:20:51.370 --> 00:20:52.870
to another realm to another realm.
422
00:20:52.870 --> 00:20:54.490
David had 3 anointings
423
00:20:54.490 --> 00:20:58.630
and David said, he has
anointed my head with oil
424
00:20:58.630 --> 00:21:01.450
and he is lavishly
welcomed me into his house.
425
00:21:01.450 --> 00:21:03.850
My cup runs over
426
00:21:03.850 --> 00:21:08.650
and my friends, all of those
are promises for you as well.
427
00:21:08.650 --> 00:21:11.680
I'll be back in just a moment
and I want to pray for you.
428
00:21:19.720 --> 00:21:23.380
Someone asked the question,
how is Satan the God
429
00:21:23.380 --> 00:21:24.640
of this world?
430
00:21:24.640 --> 00:21:26.770
Well, that's a very important question.
431
00:21:26.770 --> 00:21:29.050
And in 2 Corinthians 4:4,
432
00:21:29.050 --> 00:21:32.290
the apostle Paul does
say that Satan is the God
433
00:21:32.290 --> 00:21:33.670
of this world.
434
00:21:33.670 --> 00:21:36.100
But the word world is very important
435
00:21:36.100 --> 00:21:38.350
because it is the Greek word kosmos.
436
00:21:38.350 --> 00:21:42.100
And the word cosmos doesn't
describe the physical planet,
437
00:21:42.100 --> 00:21:46.420
but the word cosmos describes
order, fashion, society,
438
00:21:46.420 --> 00:21:49.690
entertainment, education, the courts.
439
00:21:49.690 --> 00:21:52.270
And the apostle Paul is actually describing
440
00:21:52.270 --> 00:21:56.980
that Satan exercises his influence through world systems.
441
00:21:56.980 --> 00:21:59.890
And if you look today at
how the devil is working,
442
00:21:59.890 --> 00:22:01.660
he is working through the courts,
443
00:22:01.660 --> 00:22:03.970
he's working through the entertainment system,
444
00:22:03.970 --> 00:22:06.310
through education, he is working all
445
00:22:06.310 --> 00:22:09.040
of them like puppets in his hands.
446
00:22:09.040 --> 00:22:11.410
That is where the devil puts forth his
447
00:22:11.410 --> 00:22:12.910
authority and his power.
448
00:22:12.910 --> 00:22:17.110
He works through human
beings in world systems.
449
00:22:17.110 --> 00:22:20.500
The 23rd Psalm is a
favorite passage of scripture
450
00:22:20.500 --> 00:22:22.240
for many people and cherished
451
00:22:22.240 --> 00:22:24.160
by Christians all over the world.
452
00:22:24.160 --> 00:22:27.160
In this new 10 part series, Psalm 23,
453
00:22:27.160 --> 00:22:28.660
the Lord is My Shepherd,
454
00:22:28.660 --> 00:22:31.600
Rick Renner opens this powerful passage like you've never
455
00:22:31.600 --> 00:22:34.690
heard it before, so you can
understand all the amazing
456
00:22:34.690 --> 00:22:37.930
promises that God makes
to you in the 23rd Psalm.
457
00:22:37.930 --> 00:22:40.450
The Lord really is your shepherd
458
00:22:40.450 --> 00:22:43.270
and he wants to lovingly take care of you.
459
00:22:43.270 --> 00:22:45.730
In this 10 part series, Rick will unfold
460
00:22:45.730 --> 00:22:49.210
for you: God's provision
and protection, God's peace
461
00:22:49.210 --> 00:22:51.580
and restoration, God's guidance
462
00:22:51.580 --> 00:22:54.850
and prosperity, God's
anointing and promises
463
00:22:54.850 --> 00:22:56.410
and so much more.
464
00:22:56.410 --> 00:22:59.680
Rick Renner says, this is
one of my favorite series.
465
00:22:59.680 --> 00:23:02.950
Anyone who loves Psalm 23
will love it more than ever
466
00:23:02.950 --> 00:23:05.740
after hearing this fully expounded teaching.
467
00:23:05.740 --> 00:23:08.290
This remarkable series is available in digital
468
00:23:08.290 --> 00:23:11.230
or physical format starting at just $20.
469
00:23:11.230 --> 00:23:13.540
In addition, we're also
offering you the book
470
00:23:13.540 --> 00:23:16.750
Bcause the Lord is my Shepherd, the 12 Blessings
471
00:23:16.750 --> 00:23:18.220
of an Empowered Life.
472
00:23:18.220 --> 00:23:21.460
God wants you to experience
all the promises in his word,
473
00:23:21.460 --> 00:23:24.700
and in this easy to read
book, you'll find 12 blessings
474
00:23:24.700 --> 00:23:27.460
that God promises you in the 23rd Psalm.
475
00:23:27.460 --> 00:23:30.670
This powerful book can
be yours for just $7.
476
00:23:30.670 --> 00:23:33.550
Don't miss this special
offer of the 10 parts series,
477
00:23:33.550 --> 00:23:36.790
Psalm 23, the Lord is My Shepherd and the book,
478
00:23:36.790 --> 00:23:38.710
Because the Lord is My Shepherd.
479
00:23:38.710 --> 00:23:41.380
The 12 blessings of an Empowered Life.
480
00:23:41.380 --> 00:23:43.270
Call the number on your screen now
481
00:23:43.270 --> 00:23:45.320
or go to renner.org to order.
482
00:23:45.320 --> 00:23:47.030
Call or go online now.
483
00:23:48.830 --> 00:23:50.150
Hey, this is Rick Renner
484
00:23:50.150 --> 00:23:51.230
and I'm standing in one
485
00:23:51.230 --> 00:23:55.130
of the long corridors in the
Tulsa headquarters building,
486
00:23:55.130 --> 00:23:58.670
and these corridors are
lined with photography
487
00:23:58.670 --> 00:24:00.050
of our past ministry.
488
00:24:00.050 --> 00:24:02.030
For example here, it's amazing.
489
00:24:02.030 --> 00:24:04.820
You see a picture of me and
first starting our ministry
490
00:24:04.820 --> 00:24:07.730
as we're traveling in the car with Paul
491
00:24:07.730 --> 00:24:10.520
and Philip on her lap,
and there's little Joel,
492
00:24:10.520 --> 00:24:11.960
but then you look over here
493
00:24:11.960 --> 00:24:13.430
and you see our Russian ministry.
494
00:24:13.430 --> 00:24:16.520
Here's Golden Stars with some of the Russian movie stars
495
00:24:16.520 --> 00:24:18.620
who came to help us; at that event,
496
00:24:18.620 --> 00:24:22.250
we had more than 16,000 senior citizens show up.
497
00:24:22.250 --> 00:24:24.980
That is amazing. Then you
see the youth ministry
498
00:24:24.980 --> 00:24:27.260
and us working with
members of the government.
499
00:24:27.260 --> 00:24:28.280
And here you see again, me
500
00:24:28.280 --> 00:24:30.560
and Denise in our first little church
501
00:24:30.560 --> 00:24:33.320
we started in Arkansas - many, many, many years ago.
502
00:24:33.320 --> 00:24:34.700
And then you look over here
503
00:24:34.700 --> 00:24:36.830
and you see us filming TV programs.
504
00:24:36.830 --> 00:24:38.420
I mean, there's just so much.
505
00:24:38.420 --> 00:24:40.910
And when you walk through these hallways
506
00:24:40.910 --> 00:24:44.000
and look at all these pictures, you're just surrounded with
507
00:24:44.000 --> 00:24:47.390
what God has done throughout our ministry.
508
00:24:47.390 --> 00:24:49.010
And it is amazing.
509
00:24:49.010 --> 00:24:52.430
And now every day in this facility,
510
00:24:52.430 --> 00:24:54.440
ministry is taking place.
511
00:24:54.440 --> 00:24:57.470
Oh, I wish you could hear the phone calls.
512
00:24:57.470 --> 00:25:00.800
And when our team begins
to pray, it is like a roar
513
00:25:00.800 --> 00:25:03.230
of prayer that you can hear when you walk
514
00:25:03.230 --> 00:25:05.000
through our partner care ministry
515
00:25:05.000 --> 00:25:08.120
or the letters that are
going out or the resources
516
00:25:08.120 --> 00:25:10.910
and resources are books and USBs
517
00:25:10.910 --> 00:25:12.830
and all kinds of video and audio.
518
00:25:12.830 --> 00:25:15.380
And it's going to the ends of the earth.
519
00:25:15.380 --> 00:25:16.700
And we're able to do all of that
520
00:25:16.700 --> 00:25:19.400
because we have a facility
where we can do it.
521
00:25:20.240 --> 00:25:23.870
And paying off this facility
is our current goal.
522
00:25:23.870 --> 00:25:26.720
You know, when we started the
Ministry Expansion Project,
523
00:25:26.720 --> 00:25:27.830
it was quite large.
524
00:25:27.830 --> 00:25:32.480
70% of it is already finished
and I want to say thank you,
525
00:25:32.480 --> 00:25:34.130
and now we need to keep it up
526
00:25:34.130 --> 00:25:36.740
until we knock out the remaining 30%.
527
00:25:36.740 --> 00:25:39.410
Please help us continue
until we finish it.
528
00:25:39.410 --> 00:25:41.300
And if you're not a part of the team yet,
529
00:25:41.300 --> 00:25:43.310
please pray about becoming a part
530
00:25:43.310 --> 00:25:46.280
of our Ministry Expansion Project giving team
531
00:25:46.280 --> 00:25:48.860
so we can pay off all of this
532
00:25:48.860 --> 00:25:53.000
and then liberate all that
money to take the gospel
533
00:25:53.000 --> 00:25:54.440
to the ends of the earth.
534
00:25:54.440 --> 00:25:55.970
And that's our desire.
535
00:25:55.970 --> 00:25:59.390
So I wanna say thank you
in advance for helping us.
536
00:26:06.590 --> 00:26:07.430
Today,
537
00:26:07.430 --> 00:26:10.220
I established the fact
that you can't get the cart
538
00:26:10.220 --> 00:26:11.960
before the horse.
539
00:26:11.960 --> 00:26:14.630
You've got to pass the level
where you are right now
540
00:26:14.630 --> 00:26:17.930
before you can receive the
next level of anointing.
541
00:26:17.930 --> 00:26:20.750
And God has oil on his hands
542
00:26:20.750 --> 00:26:23.120
and he's wanting to apply the next level
543
00:26:23.120 --> 00:26:24.560
of the anointing to your life.
544
00:26:24.560 --> 00:26:26.930
But he is waiting for you to pass the test
545
00:26:26.930 --> 00:26:29.540
where you are right now.
546
00:26:29.540 --> 00:26:32.810
Ugh, this teaching today is so helpful.
547
00:26:32.810 --> 00:26:34.880
I wish someone had taught it
548
00:26:34.880 --> 00:26:38.000
to me when I was much younger in life,
549
00:26:38.000 --> 00:26:41.330
but I'm offering you my brand
new series called Psalm 23rd,
550
00:26:41.330 --> 00:26:43.530
The Lord is My Shepherd.
551
00:26:43.530 --> 00:26:44.940
He is your shepherd,
552
00:26:44.940 --> 00:26:47.910
and he makes 10 promises to
you that you need to know.
553
00:26:47.910 --> 00:26:50.970
And this series comes with
a marvelous study guide.
554
00:26:50.970 --> 00:26:53.070
The two of these together are so powerful,
555
00:26:53.070 --> 00:26:56.160
and we're also offering you
Tony Cook's book called,
556
00:26:56.160 --> 00:27:00.840
Because the Lord is My Shepherd. Father -
557
00:27:00.840 --> 00:27:03.330
Oh Lord, we all want more.
558
00:27:03.330 --> 00:27:05.640
We want more blessing,
we want more anointing.
559
00:27:05.640 --> 00:27:08.850
So we ask you, Lord to
help us, prove ourselves
560
00:27:08.850 --> 00:27:10.170
to be faithful where we are.
561
00:27:10.170 --> 00:27:14.160
So we qualify for the next
level of the anointing.
562
00:27:14.160 --> 00:27:17.880
In Jesus' mighty name we Amen.
563
00:27:17.880 --> 00:27:20.910
What's been so good, but
we'll be back tomorrow.
564
00:27:20.910 --> 00:27:22.620
We're gonna pick up right here.
565
00:27:22.620 --> 00:27:25.410
But remember Ecclesiastes 8:4,
566
00:27:25.410 --> 00:27:28.500
it says, "Where the word of a king is,
567
00:27:28.500 --> 00:27:30.930
there is power."
568
00:27:30.930 --> 00:27:33.180
If you've never received
Jesus as your Savior
569
00:27:33.180 --> 00:27:37.560
and Lord, now is the time for
you to experience a new life
570
00:27:37.560 --> 00:27:39.750
Jesus has to give you.
571
00:27:39.750 --> 00:27:43.770
Pray this prayer with me right now; Lord,
572
00:27:43.770 --> 00:27:47.820
I repent of my sin and receive you as my Savior
573
00:27:47.820 --> 00:27:50.760
and Lord. Wash away my sin
574
00:27:50.760 --> 00:27:53.790
and make me completely new.
575
00:27:53.790 --> 00:27:57.720
I thank you that my sin is removed
576
00:27:57.720 --> 00:28:02.720
and Satan no longer has any
right to lay claim on me.
577
00:28:03.150 --> 00:28:07.140
I faithfully promise that
I will serve you as my Lord
578
00:28:07.140 --> 00:28:08.820
for the rest of my life.
579
00:28:09.720 --> 00:28:14.280
Amen. If you just prayed the prayer of salvation
580
00:28:14.280 --> 00:28:16.980
with us, would you please let us know by going
581
00:28:16.980 --> 00:28:21.630
to renner.org/salvation; we would love to connect with you.
582
00:28:23.100 --> 00:28:25.650
This program was made possible by the giving
583
00:28:25.650 --> 00:28:29.567
of the God called partners of Renner Ministries.