As part of the day, bishops and pastors have consecrated olive oil, and each attendee will receive a small complimentary bottle*. Consecration simply means setting something apart from ordinary use and dedicating it to a higher purpose. What makes this even more meaningful is that the oil was blessed in the Garden of Gethsemane in Israel — the very place where Jesus surrendered His will and overcame.

When families use this blessed oil in prayer to anoint their homes and loved ones, it’s not about the oil itself; it’s about putting faith into action and trusting that, just as Jesus overcame, you too can overcome the challenges in your life.

 

The practice of anointing with oil has existed for thousands of years. This simple action of faith can be seen as a point of contact between you and God, almost like a sign to Him that you require special attention in a time of need. For many people, God is abstract and so they struggle to materialise their faith. The Blessed Oil, which is something tangible, can help their faith in Him to be “real.” Although the oil itself has no power, the action of faith could provoke the extraordinary to happen inside of a person — it can awaken their faith!  This is the secret: FAITH + ACTION = RESULTS. In this case, the action is using the oil for a specific purpose, and faith is believing God at His word. Put your faith to the test! Receive your FREE BOTTLE* OF BLESSED  OIL on Friday, 03td  April at 3pm,  at your local Universal Church.