(Luke 4:18-19)
Jesus spoke these words as the Son of God. He did miracles and set many people free. It was because the Father had anointed Him with the Spirit of God.
You, too, are anointed by the Holy Spirit. “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8). God’s Spirit has come upon you to give you power to live like Jesus.
The Spirit of God is upon you and teaches you all truth. (John 16:13.) “But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things” (1 John 2:20). The anointing of God’s Spirit gives you revelation, wisdom, and knowledge of the things of God.
Jesus was the Son of God, and you are a son of God as well. You both have the same Father and the same heritage, for you are an heir of God. (Rom. 8:17.) This means that you are to do the same things Jesus did. The same Spirit that was upon Jesus is also upon you.
You can follow in Jesus’ footsteps because you have His strength and ability. It is not a man’s natural ability or talent that gives victory; it’s the power of God that resides within you. “…Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts” (Zech. 4:6).
Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12). Expect to duplicate the works of Jesus, for He lives in you. You are anointed with the Holy Spirit.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Billy Joe Daugherty was founder and pastor of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was also the founder of Victory Christian School, Victory Bible Institute and Victory World Missions Training Center. Five hundred twenty-three Victory Bible Institutes have been started in eighty-five countries around the world. He inspired individuals and ministries with his life, love and influence for more than 30 years.