I received two comments of similar nature by two different individuals under one of my blog posts. Neither comment/gripe included authors’ names nor provided references to any scriptures in support of what was asserted. Additionally, while the two commenters did not profess to be or not to be anointed, I feel that they both were anointed and due to the similar nature of their content, that they knew each other (if I am incorrect, they may clarify by commenting on this blog). This being said, the following subject matter will address in their comments what is pertinent. I will not address at length the gripe made to me about an anointed partner of mine - the complaint being that she has chosen an inoffensive nickname for herself rather than being called by her given first name. I will simply say that while I do not have a nickname, I know of many people who have a nickname, and that it is neither here nor there as nicknames do not violate scripture.
What I will respond to of the two comments made is the assertion that I am “revering” an anointed partner of mine. That purport was made without any familiarity with me or ability to distinguish between spirits, for at the least, if reading any of my blogs one quickly can discern that the writings contained within direct all readers to the only means of salvation: Faith in Jesus (1 Cor.12:4,10; John 14:6; 3:16-18; 15:1,7,9; Acts 4:12; 16:30,31; Rom.10:9,10; Heb.7:24,25; 1 John 5:13). My blogs are written with the help of Holy Spirit that guides me through scripture, opening understanding of Jesus’ words, truth, for without Spirit that would be impossible (John 14:6,26; 8:31; 1 John 2:20,21,27; 2 John 2:2; Rom.8:28). Who are anointed to revere? We revere our Father, and Jesus our head who we must remain attached and listen to (Heb.12:28; Psalm 89:7; 111:10; 147:11; John 14:6; 1 Cor.11:3; Col.1:18; Eph.1:21; John 15:4; 1 Cor.12:14-20,27).
The content of the two similar comments made under my blog post brings great sadness that those of the “body of Christ” are disgruntled with each other. Are we not all to be “one” under our head Jesus, building the “body,” living in peace being guided and taught by Holy Spirit, considering each other with love? (1 Cor.12:12-31; Eph.5:23; 2 Cor.13:11-14; Rom.12:1-10,16; 15:6; 1 Pet.3:8; 2:5; Phil.2:1-5; 1 Cor.6:15-17,19,20; 1:10). The anointed partners I am in unity with have been working hard before me, and I am in agreement with them as the Spirit has shown me the same truths they have discerned and thus, readers will see similarities in my writings to theirs (2 Pet. 1:20,21; 1 Cor.2:14). So, to the two commenters of my blog and the reason for this post: Please, do not be running to people to gossip or complain about others…if we have an issue with another, what are we to do? We are to go to that person and always with scriptures, bearing with one another in love and spurring one another toward love (Lev.19:16; 1 John 2:9,11; 3:15; 1 Cor.4:6; Heb.4:12; James 3:17; Rom.12:10,17; Matt.18:15,35; 5:22-24; James 13:34; Eph.4:2; Heb.10:24). This we must heed for each of us answers for ourselves, there is no favoritism with God…and do not forget that we will also answer for how we treat each other (2 Chron.19:7; Matt.5:22-24; 7:1,2,12; Rom.2:1-3,11; Gal.5:14; Acts 10:34). I pray the two commenters find peace (John 13:34,35; Eph.1:17-23; 2 Cor.13:11).
Rachel