Have you ever felt inadequate for the task God has called you to do? The truth is, if you're born again, you have access to God's power that resides within you. This power isn't just for special people or specific ministries—it's for every believer who chooses to tap into it.
What Does It Mean to Be Anointed?
Philippians 4:13 tells us, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The word "do" in the Greek means strength, ability, and power—both physical and moral. This isn't just about your own strength; it's about God's strength, God's ability, and God's power that lives inside you.
The phrase "strengthens me" comes from a Greek word that means "to empower" or "to pour power into." One translation puts it this way: "I am strong for all things in the one who constantly infuses strength in me." The Amplified Classic says, "I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses inner strength into me."
How Do I Access This Power?
Ephesians 6:10 instructs us to "be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might." The Greek word used here represents an explosive power being deposited into a vessel or receptacle—that's you! This power may be inactive at times, but it's always there.
Many believers spend countless hours asking God to do what He's already done for them in Christ Jesus. There is no shortage of power, and the access point to God's power is inside you right now.
Why Can't I See This Power Working in My Life?
In Ephesians 1:15-19, Paul prays that believers would receive revelation of who they are and what they have in Christ:
"That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe..."
The word "enlightened" here could also be translated as "flooded with light." When the light comes on, you can see and understand what was previously hidden. You begin to recognize that you're not weak or forsaken—the power of God is inside you and upon you.
What Is My Position in Christ?
Ephesians 2:5-6 tells us that God "made us alive together with Christ...and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus."
This isn't just poetic language—it's your spiritual reality. You are seated with Christ on the throne of David, far above all principality, power, might, and dominion. From this position, you have authority and access to God's power.
What Is the Purpose of This Power?
Ephesians 2:10 says, "We are God's own handiwork, His workmanship, recreated in Christ Jesus, born anew that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us, taking paths which He prepared ahead of time."
There is a connection between the purpose of God and the power of God. Your assignment might not seem significant in people's eyes, but there are no small assignments in God's kingdom. Whether you're called to mow the lawn, serve in children's ministry, or lead worship, God has empowered you specifically for that task.
How Do I Stay on God's Path for My Life?
When you get on the path God has prepared for you, everything you need will be there. The people you need to connect with, the resources you need to fulfill God's will—they're all waiting on that path for you.
One of the devil's biggest tactics is to get you out of your place and into your preference. Don't let offense or frustration cause you to leave your assignment. Stay where God has placed you, and you'll see His power manifested through your obedience.
Colossians 1:9-11 provides a powerful prayer for staying on God's path: "We do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power..."
Life Application
This week, I challenge you to take your eyes off yourself and your problems and focus on what God wants to do through you. There are people sitting in darkness waiting for you to obey God and be a blessing to them. You are a Holy Spirit access point, and the answer to someone's prayer may be inside you.
Start each day by asking God what He has for you to do. Make His agenda your agenda. When you're at work, school, or the grocery store, be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading. Who needs a word of encouragement? Who needs prayer? Who needs to see God's love demonstrated through you?
Remember, what God has for you is just for you. You don't need to envy what others have or try to validate your existence through comparison. God made a specific plan for your life, and He has equipped you with the power to fulfill it.
Ask yourself these questions:
Am I aware of the power of God that resides within me?
What assignment has God given me, and am I being faithful to it?
How can I shift my focus from my problems to God's purpose for my life?
Who might God be calling me to reach out to this week?
The anointing makes you strong. Believe it, speak it, and act on it—and watch how God works in you, on you, and through you to affect the lives of others.