“You anoint my head with oil”
Yesterday we talked about the practical use of the anointing oil for the shepherd. He uses it to treat any injuries that the sheep might get while they are grazing in the field or in fights with other sheep. Although this is the practical aspect of anointing, there is another use of anointing oil that is more prevelent in Sripture. It was used to anoint Kings and priests to their position. David was also familiar with this use. He was just a young shepherd when an old prophet named Samuel visited his home and “anointed” him the new King of Israel. He was just a kid! There was already a King on the throne! The anointing was the recognition of what God intended for the nation of Israel and what He intended for David. It was a message to this shepherd boy that God had chosen him and that God had a specific plan for him. The Scriptures tell us that God calls each of us into His flock. He has chosen you and when you respond to His call and enter the fold of the Good Shepherd…He anoints you. God says, “You are now my sheep! No one can take you away from Me. I will take care of you. I will lead you. I will always be with you. You are mine.”
“You anoint my head with oil”
You have been chosen. God wanted you to be in His flock. As soon as you answered the call He pulled you in and anointed you as His own. Rest in that today.