The Anointing: God's Power In You, On You, Through You

This podcast episode with Pastor Andrew delves into the profound concept of the anointing, defining it as the power of God accessible to every believer, every single day, every single minute, every single hour. Drawing a unique parallel to the coffee-making process, Pastor Andrew explains that the anointing is first in you, referencing 1 John 2:27, which states, "The anointing which you have received from him abides in you". He illustrates how believers often keep this power locked up, much like a coffee bean in preparation, but through seasons of growth and the often-painful grinding process, which can feel like a "dry season", the anointing comes on you, echoing Acts 1:8: "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you". The message culminates in the powerful truth that the anointing flows through you, demonstrated by Jesus in Mark 5:30 where power went out from Him, emphasizing that our hands are instruments for this flow. Through the journey of Elijah and Elisha, who served and waited for their double portion, listeners are encouraged that the anointing, empowered by the Holy Spirit for pure, true miracles, is not for personal gratification but to bless others, much like a prepared cup of coffee is for someone else's enjoyment. This episode calls listeners to recognize the anointing within, allow it to come upon them, and let it flow through them as ambassadors of the gospel, reminding us that "hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when it finally arrives, it is a sweetness to the soul" (Proverbs), and that the Holy Spirit leads our steps, ordering them of the Lord.