You can't receive an impartation (a rich deposit of grace) from a man or woman of God( not charlatans) merely by gleaning from their wealth of knowledge and wisdom.
To receive a rich deposit of grace from anyone you consider a role model or mentor, you've to practically be a part of their journey or by revelation. Elisha didn't just learn from Elijah, he was part of his journey, and as a result, he received the double portion of his anointing.
The sons of the prophets urged him to return; even Elijah encouraged him, but he insisted and continued his pursuit for the double portion of the anointing by being a part of Elijah's journey, and he finally got what he was looking for.
Many in Christendom today study the glory of individuals but aren't ready to be a part of their story. Paul didn't just talk about his desire to know the power of Christ's resurrection. He also talked about experiencing the fellowship of Christ's sufferings.
Today, we want his power to gain the spotlight but dread the fellowship of his sufferings.
There was once a child whose mother had an ugly face, and each time he was among his peers, they made fun of his mother's face. The child was always embarrassed; one day, he summoned the courage and asked the mother why her face was ugly.
The mother sat him down and told him the story. She said, "Son, there was a day I went out to fetch water; on coming back, I realised that the room you were sleeping in was on fire. I couldn't hold myself, knowing well that the fire could consume you; I had to jump into the fire to save your life. God helped me get you out of the room, but in the process, I had severe burns on my face, which resulted in the present condition of my face."
On hearing the story, the child hugged the mother and started sweeping. And the ugliness of her mother's face became a symbol of her love and sacrifice for his life. After that day, the child who was always ashamed of the mother's appearance saw it as a mark of valour.
The above story has a lot to teach us about leadership and anointing. You can't receive rich "impartation" of grace and anointing from someone merely by loving their knowledge and wisdom; if you are ashamed of their cross.
True anointing has a price; you can learn under someone and even talk like them without really experiencing a rich deposit from the individual's life. Listen, if you say someone is your mentor, then don't only study their glory; be a part of their story. Don't only admire their status; get to know their cross and be proud of it.
Many young men and women greatly admire my ministry impact; they want to teach and impact lives like I do but are ashamed of my cross. As a result, sadly, some of them have strayed away and made a shipwreck of their walk with God.
Ministry isn't head knowledge, but heart knowledge, which comes with pain. This truth isn't for those seeking Hollywood-style ministerial celebrity status but for the Elisha-s of the 21st-century church.
The bottom line is this, don't expect a rich deposit of grace and anointing from someone you're ashamed of their cross. No cross, no crown!
Do You Still Want The Anointing?
After reading this, do you still want anointing? 😄🤣🤣
Do see now see why many church folks are just talkers. They can give you an exegesis on grace but aren't manifesting grace. I mean, they are graceless.
Some on social media who don't want to humble themselves and learn but are quick to teach what they don't know will tell you that they don't need an impartation of anyone's anointing. To them, that was an Old Testament thing. They will get theirs directly from Jesus. 😄🤣🤣
That's why some have no legendary kingdom impact associated with their Christianity except for the controversy and confusion they spread on social media. 😄🤣🤣 They are on Facebook and other social media platforms writing and commenting trash under people's posts because it costs nothing to be there.😄🤣🤣 Let Facebook put a little something financial as a requirement; you will see them running for another free platform. 😄🤣🤣
A great mind said, "There is no polite way to talk to someone delusional." For the first time in the history of Christianity, we have an unteachable generation that knows practically so little but believes they know so much.
Yes, there is an anointing that every child of God is entitled to, as recorded in 1 John 2:20. This anointing permits a child of God to differentiate the truth from error. Sadly, some aren't using it because of their loyalty to personalities than Christ. So, whatever their "champions of Gath" say and do, it is right even if the scripture is contrary.
However, Impartation (the transfer of divine virtue) from one generation to the next remains a kingdom principle.
Christ breathed on his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit (Impartation) days to Pentecost (John 20:22).
Timothy was encouraged to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in him, imparted through the laying on of Paul's hands (2 Timothy 1:6).
The virtue of faith young Timothy had had a generational connection- from his grandmother Lois to his mother Eunice and then to him. (2 Timothy 1:5). We call that generational Impartation.
Read and Meditate on 1 Timothy 4:14-15
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them so that your progress will be evident to all.
So, it is ignorant to say that you will only deal with Jesus Christ regarding anointing because of the havoc charlatans are causing within the church world.
The reason behind what is going on is that the devil wants to provoke people to close up even from genuine biblical principles, and it seems he is succeeding.
You don't cancel a principle because of its abuse; the right thing to do is to understand its proper application. Sadly, people are advocating for biblical principles to be cancelled because of the abuse by some individuals on clerical attires. That is an error in itself!
Creating another error while fighting against errors is not reformation but confusion.
When it comes to certain levels of kingdom responsibility and impact, Impartation from those God has prepared, equipped and sent before you is vital.
If you are Cornelius (Acts 10) and heaven says you should meet Peter, it would be spiritual ignorance to think that what God has for you through the ministry of 'Peter,' you can ignore him and get it directly from God. It doesn't work that way.
Charlatanism is a fact, but the word of God is older than it and will thrive forever.
DrBenard Etta, GFC Visionary
