OUR MESSAGE FOR TODAY SUNDAY SERVICE ON 6/22/2014 IS: THE NOW ANOINTING FOR BLESSINGS

OUR MESSAGE FOR TODAY SUNDAY SERVICE ON 6/22/2014 IS: SUBJECT: THE NOW ANOINTING FOR BLESSINGS TOPIC: THE PURPOSE OF ANOINTING OIL IN MINISTRY READING SCRIPTURES: MARK 14:1-72 THE PURPOSE OF ANOINTING IN MINISTRY & BLESSINGS: 1. The anointing of Jesus at Bethany with a whole jar of expensive oil, was a significant event that his disciples do not even understand because of the nature of that anointing and the purpose of it as well, which Jesus clarified when they most greedy of the disciples called Judas Iscariot was insinuating that the oil would have been sold and used to help the poor, while in the real sense he was thinking of his selfish gain from the oil. Jesus answered and said it was used to prepare me for my burial. See verses 1-5 2. Sometimes the good deeds we do to others expecting nothing, brings back rewards when we list expected them and even more than we would have thought, It was one of the good deeds of Jesus to save the life of this woman who pored this most expensive oil on his head. Are you the type who wants rewards immediately for everything you do to others? Think twice today because you have been missing more than you would have received. Jesus said to his disciples stop the harsh words to this woman for she has done a noble thing to me and her name will be mentioned in the gospel. See verses 5-9. 3. Do you know that traitors, household enemies are everywhere around you? Your colleagues in office, your business partners, your family members who are not happy with your walk with God and success, watch, pray and be observant of everyone around you if they are for you or against you. Who could have believed that Judas Iscariot would have betrayed Jesus, when he sits at his right hand in the last supper, eat and drink with him as a family and still betrayed him? Watch, pray and test every spirits so that you will not fall into temptation. See verses 10-15. 4. The fulfillment of the words of Jesus concerning the place for the last supper was another miracle that marveled his disciples because the exact place he asked them to go and request for it was the same place the last supper took place because he is Lord. When you believe in him and walk with him, whatsoever you ask from anyone believing will be so to you. He sees the end from the beginning as they were having the last supper, He said one of you will betray me, but woe is unto that man who betrays the Son of God. Take note that consequences await the wicked and every traitor like Judas hanged himself. Be careful in what ever things you do or actions. Do not touch an anointed person. See verses 16-21. 5. It was an exciting moment for the disciples dining with Jesus, but they did not understand that he was having the last supper with them, he said some things that get them confused because the believed that with him they were like the immortal God but when he begin to discuss his death, they cant understand him anymore. While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them. “Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God. When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. If you are to be in a supper and you had such speech what will you do? See verses 22-26. 6. After the supper they went to the Mount of Olives, and Jesus predicts that before cock crow, Peter will deny him three times. This is common today with people around us, when the going is good, everybody claims to be your relations or friends but when things gets tough for you nobody wants to be associated with you. That is human nature. But Peter was quick to repent and picked up the pieces back. Are you quick to repent? See verses 27-31. 7. Jesus received the greatest surprise when he took the three most trusted disciples to watch and pray with him at the garden of Gethsemane, when they could not watch with him for just one hour in prayers. Today in the church of God we have Christians like that who sleeps on duty when the message is going on and when there are services to God and humanity but are alive when it comes to worldly parties, games, and business ventures. Wake up today. See verses 32-42 8. There comes a time in a man’s life when it is obvious that he must drink from a particular cup, which must not pass him without him drinking from it. Jesus passed through such situation when he said to his disciples my betrayers have arrived, wake up from your sleep they have come to arrest me. His disciples didn’t just get it till Judas Iscariot came in with the Elders of Pharisees and Sadducees to arrest Jesus whom he had betrayed with a kiss for thirty pieces of silver. Peter pulled his sword and cut of one of the captor’s ears and Jesus fixed it back and told his disciples that he is not leading a rebellion. See verses 43 – 51 9. The world we live in is full of surprises, the one who is supposed to judge the whole world was arraigned before the Sanhedrin to be judged and condemned by Man. What a sinful world we live in. Peter his most trusted ally who vowed that he will do anything to protect him denied him three times on the way to Sanhedrin. You never can judge or know what is in the heart of a man in danger. See verses 52-57 10. For the first time Judgment of death was given to an innocent Man and justice miscarried for an offence he Jesus did not commit as follows; Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build another, not made with hands.’” Yet even then their testimony did not agree. Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” The high priest tore his clothes. “Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked. “You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. All this Jesus did for you and I to be free. Do you want his pains to ne in vain? If not worship and serve him. See verses 58-65 11. The moment of decisions came for Peter to reconcile himself back to God after he lost it when he denied Jesus three good times, and the cock crows as Jesus said to him and he begin to cry for his salvation and future unto the living God to forgive him and give him another chance. That second chance he got and was faithful to God and became the first Pope in Rome. Are you crying for your shortcomings and sins? Are you willing to change and reconcile yourself to God? If yes, this is your day rejoice. See 66-72 12. My prayer for you today is to receive the Now Anointing power and blessings, with understanding and knowledge that will enable you to take the right decision at the right time to walk with God till eternity in Jesus name Amen, Mark 14:1-72 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Anointed at Bethany 14 Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 2 “But not during the festival,” they said, “or the people may riot.” 3 While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. 4 Some of those present were saying indignantly to one another, “Why this waste of perfume? 5 It could have been sold for more than a year’s wages[a] and the money given to the poor.” And they rebuked her harshly. 6 “Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 7 The poor you will always have with you,[b] and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. 8 She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. 9 Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11 They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. The Last Supper 12 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 13 So he sent two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. 14 Say to the owner of the house he enters, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 15 He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.” 16 The disciples left, went into the city and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover. 17 When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. 18 While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.” 19 They were saddened, and one by one they said to him, “Surely you don’t mean me?” 20 “It is one of the Twelve,”he replied, “one who dips bread into the bowl with me. 21 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” 22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.” 23 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 “This is my blood of the[c] covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them.25 “Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” 26 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial 27 “You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’[d] 28 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 29 Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.” 30 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice[e] you yourself will disown me three times.” 31 But Peter insisted emphatically, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the others said the same. Gethsemane 32 They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” 35 Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. 36 “Abba,[f] Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” 37 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? 38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 39 Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. 40 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him. 41 Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!” Jesus Arrested 43 Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” 45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 46 The men seized Jesus and arrested him. 47 Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. 48 “Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? 49 Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.” 50 Then everyone deserted him and fled. 51 A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, 52 he fled naked, leaving his garment behind. Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the teachers of the law came together. 54 Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire. 55 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death, but they did not find any. 56 Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree. 57 Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: 58 “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build another, not made with hands.’” 59 Yet even then their testimony did not agree.60 Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” 61 But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62 “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”63 The high priest tore his clothes. “Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked.64 “You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” They all condemned him as worthy of death. 65 Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him.Peter Disowns Jesus 66 While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by. 67 When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. “You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus,” she said. 68 But he denied it. “I don’t know or understand what you’re talking about,” he said, and went out into the entryway.[g] 69 When the servant girl saw him there, she said again to those standing around, “This fellow is one of them.” 70 Again he denied it. After a little while, those standing near said to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you are a Galilean.” 71 He began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know this man you’re talking about.”72 Immediately the rooster crowed the second time.[h] Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice[i] you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept. Watch out for our JUNE 2014 daily words of Exhortations on "EMPOWERMENT FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF GODS PROMISES FOR US" TOMORROW JUNE 22, 2014. Be blessed as you receive EMPOWERMENT FOR THE MONTH OF FULFILLMENT OF GODS PROMISES, THAT WILL ESTABLISH YOU ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR LIFE. For updates join our conversation on tweeter @lwfmpower and like us on Facebook at Living Water Foundation Ministries (LWFM), you can also contact us at info@lwfm.us or lwfm@cox.net