Posts with the tag “anointing”

Acts 19 paints this in sharp contrast. Paul was so saturated in God’s presence that even his sweat cloths carried healing power. In the same city, the sons of Sceva tried to mimic his words, invoking “the Jesus whom Paul preaches.” Lacking intimacy and submission, they were humiliated by the very demons they attempted to cast out.  Read More

But here’s the thing: the Church isn’t just what it is right now. It’s what it’s becoming. Think about a caterpillar. It’s slow, fuzzy, and not much to look at — but inside, it carries butterfly DNA. The butterfly was always in its design; it just hadn’t emerged yet. That’s the Church. That’s you.  Read More