Topic: Seasoned Living: Oil [David Jeremiah Ministry 25 September 2021 | Turning Point Ministries]

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Seasoned Living: Oil

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry, until the day the Lord sends rain on the earth.
1 Kings 17:14

 Recommended Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16

In the Bible, people used olive oil for food, as a medicine, as fuel for lamps, and in ceremonies of anointing. It’s also a biblical symbol for the Holy Spirit. When David was anointed with oil, the Spirit came mightily upon him (1 Samuel 16:13).

In living a well-seasoned life, we need the oil of the Spirit. We need His anointing. But is there a danger this anointing will cease or that the flow will be insufficient? 

In the days of Elijah, a certain widow feared her cruse of oil wouldn’t last long. The drought had made supplies scarce. But Elijah told her that as long as the drought continued, her bin of flour would never be empty, and her jar of oil would never be exhausted.

The Lord gives of His Spirit liberally. He anoints us with oil. His Spirit will never fail us. Be filled with Him today!

It is futile for us to try to serve God without the power of the Holy Spirit.
Warren Wiersbe