14 Aug 06 Anointed

Almost ten months of prayer, fasting and discernment of God’s leading came together yesterday as we began our ministry with the Family of God at Central.  It has been a difficult transition in that we cherish and miss our friends from Arlington.  It has been an revealing transition in that the calling of the Lord continues to be affirmed.

To begin my preaching and teaching ministry here at Central I was anointed (with oil) by one of the shepherds.  Sobering, humbling, inspiring, encouraging and motivating are just a few of the words that come to mind.  It is the second time in my life I have been anointed by a godly saint.  It was the first time in my ministry career to receive anointing as a sign of dedication to the ministry of the Word.

I knew God was leading us here.  I didn’t fully understand why he was leading us here but knew he was leading us here.  Yesterday I began to see, with greater clarity the reason why.