A pastor was rebuked by a 'senior pastor' for mishandling the crisis of a couple in his church. His response was, 'Leave me alone, I am an anointed prophet, I know what I am doing!' He was left alone and after three months, he impregnated a single lady in the same church.

The Lord does not anoint His children for nothing but for specific purposes. Some are anointed for the conspiracy of the nations (the powers that be) against the children of the Kingdom (v .1) and some to fight and gain victory over principalities, powers, and rulers of this dark world that wage war against His church (v .2-3). Why the anointing? Anointing is not for noise making and show off. You are anointed to enjoy the fellowship of son - Father relationship (v. 4-5), anointed for holy living (v .6), anointed to proclaim to the world the love of your Father (v .7), you are anointed to rule on behalf of your Master, the Lord Jesus (v.8-9).

If you will achieve all of these, you must learn to keep your relationship with the Lord and live in the fear of the Lord. Can the Lord depend on you? As we gradually end the year, do not waste the anointing of God upon your life. You are anointed for exploits!

Its imperative that you note how well you are managing the grace and anointing of God upon your life

Prayer: Lord, I receive grace never to waste your anointing on my life