The Essence of Gospel: Let God anoint you

Shema · Jan 2, 2025

An Emoji Devotions for 2nd January 2025

Topic: The Essence of Gospel: Let God anoint you

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The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Mathew 13:44.

I have found my servant David. I have anointed him with my holy oil. PSALMS 89:20

Gospel and Enlightenment
The Gospel, in its essence, is the message of salvation, redemption, and reconciliation through Jesus Christ. It's the good news that God loves humanity and desires a personal relationship with each individual.

The Gospel is often associated with enlightenment, as it brings spiritual understanding, revelation, and illumination. This is reflected in Paul's experience on the Damascus Road (Acts 9:1-31), where he encountered a bright light that blinded his physical eyes but opened his spiritual eyes.

Baptism and Transformation
Water baptism is a symbolic representation of spiritual transformation, death to the old self, and rebirth into new life in Christ. The Gospel approves of baptism as an outward expression of inward faith.

The connection to Meribah is intriguing. The water flowing from the rock after Moses' staff struck it can be seen as a symbol of spiritual nourishment and sustenance. Baptism, in this context, represents the believer's entry into this flowing water, signifying their spiritual transformation and growth.

The Gospel's impact on an individual's life is not merely a gradual, linear change but rather a profound, directional shift.

This transformation can be visualized as an upward curve, where the believer's trajectory is altered, and they begin to move in a new direction. This new path is characterized by increased spiritual awareness, growth, and a deeper connection with God.

Darkness and Light
The interplay between darkness and light: Darkness represents ignorance, sin, and separation from God, while light symbolizes understanding, redemption, and intimacy with God.

The Gospel's transformative power enables believers to transition from darkness to light, experiencing spiritual growth, and increasingly reflecting God's character.

In synthesis, the Gospel is the message of salvation and reconciliation through Jesus Christ, which brings enlightenment, spiritual transformation, and a new direction in life. Baptism symbolizes this transformation, and the believer's journey is marked by growth, spiritual nourishment, and an increasing separation from darkness.

Let God find you in 2025 and anoint you with Holy oil.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly God please shed your light on me and anoint me with your Holy oil today. Amen