August 8, 2026

Just For Today – Part 2 — Day 15 - Put On Oil by SGLY Ministry

Just for Today I will put on…OIL
“…for the crown of the anointing oil of his God is upon him…” Leviticus 21:12 (NKJV)

Today’s Action:
What is this Anointing Oil and how can we put it on us?

Well, the Anointing Oil spoken of in this Old Testament scripture, was a special blend of spices and oil made to consecrate (set apart as holy)the priests.
In Exodus 30:23-38 the Lord told Moses how to make the holy anointing oil and what it was to be specifically used for.
It was only for the tabernacle, ark and the priests, not for the people.

However, in the New Testament, the reference to oil or anointing are for the people in Christ, the believers.

But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.”
1 John 2:20 (NIV)

Therefore, we who are in Christ, we who have believed in Him and received Him as our Lord and Savior are anointed with the Holy Spirit and are set apart, holy.
Jesus …has made us kings and priests to His God and Father…Revelation 1:6 NKJV

Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 (NIV)

Believers, we know the truth, because we have the Spirit within us to teach us.
His anointing reveals the truth of the word and gives us knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
Therefore, we should be devoted to spiritual things.
Our daily lives should reflect the Lord and His word, and we should be a people set apart from the world because we have the oil of gladness within us (Hebrews 1:9)

So, Just for Today, let’s be mindful of what we have received and of the fragrance it imparts.
Let’s put on our oil and rejoice that we are different from the world !

“For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those we are being saved and among those who are perishing.” 2 Corinthians 2:15

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1 Samuel 30:6 'But David found strength in the Lord his God.'

- Where do you find the strength that you need on a daily basis?
- David was at the lowest place in his life when this was written.
- But in his weakest moment he knew where to go for the strength he needed.
- He turned to the Lord and found strength in Him.

PRAYER: Lord, I turn to You today for the strength that I need. Thank You that You are my God and so I can look to You in confidence, knowing that You will come and strengthen me. Amen.

Kind Regards
Pastor Andrew & Vanessa Roebert

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"When you go out to fight your enemies and you face horses and chariots and an army greater than your own, do not be afraid. The Lord, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you!" (NLT) - Deuteronomy 20:1

Sometimes we face challenges today that make us anxious to live tomorrow. It could be a situation with a coworker, boss, teacher, or even a friend. If we go to bed and wake up with God on our side, we can gain a sense of peace and confidence to tackle the day ahead. Start the day asking God to accompany you throughout your day and provide peace.

Daily Bible Devotion

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So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. – Romans 5:11 (NLT)

Friends are great! They’re there for you when you’re down, they listen like no one else will, and they seem to always have your back in hard times. As great as your friends are, there will be times when they’ll let you down. They might not say or do the things that you wanted them to. However, there’s a friend that will never let you down, God.

The great thing about a friendship with God is that its forever. God will never leave you, let you down, or forget about you. God paid a huge price to be able to have a friendship with you. He gave His son Jesus to die in our place, and now we have the right to be called a friend of God.

God will never leave you, let you down, or forget about you. -studentdevos

Today remember that you’ve got an awesome friend in God. He’ll never give up on you or let you down! Be sure to thank Jesus for making us able to be friends of God.

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. . And behold, I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the [very] close and consummation of the age. Amen (so let it be). — Matthew 28:20 (AMPC)

He’s Always with You by Joyce Meyer

Whatever you’re facing right now, God wants you to know that you’re never alone. Satan will try to convince you that you’re all alone and that no one understands how you feel, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only is God always with you, but many other believers know how you feel, have gone through what you’re going through, and they understand what you’re experiencing.

When you’re following God and making spiritual progress, Satan often brings difficulties to discourage you and make you feel isolated. I remember many years ago when God called me to do a new thing, and it required me to separate myself from many of the people and things that were dear to me. Oftentimes we have to let go of old things and ways so we can take hold of the new things that God has for us. I was very lonely in the beginning as I was establishing my new life, but God was with me every step of the way, and I made it to the other side.

If you’re battling loneliness and pain right now, look to Jesus for His strength. Know that He’s with you every moment, and He will move you forward. He has the ability to turn your mourning into joy, and He wants to comfort you. Trust God with all your heart, and refuse to let Satan steal your destiny. Rest in God’s love, knowing that He’s always with you.

Prayer Starter: Father, thank You for always being with me, and for giving the strength I need in every situation. Please help me remember that You’re right by my side no matter what. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

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Bible Verses

Psalms 62:1-2 1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. 2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

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Psalm 56:4a – In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.

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Psalms 103:12 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

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Isaiah 33:22 “For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us.”

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You are my strength; I wait for You to rescue me, for You, O God, are my fortress. Psalm 59:9

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Prayers

Prayer of Thanks

O Thou whose bounty fills my cup with every blessing meet! I give Thee thanks for every drop, the bitter and the sweet.

I praise Thee for the desert road, and for the riverside; for all Thy goodness hath bestowed, and all Thy grace denied.

I thank Thee for both smile and frown, and for the gain and loss; I praise Thee for the future crown and for the present cross.

I thank Thee for both wings of love which stirred my worldly nest; and for the stormy clouds which drove me, trembling, to Thy breast.

I bless Thee for the glad increase, and for the waning joy; and for this strange, this settled peace which nothing can destroy. Amen.
by Jane Crewdson (1860)

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Dedication to Service

Now, oh heavenly Father, I ask to be called as a witness to your love by the love I extend to others; a precursor of your justice by my unfailing commitment to what is right and good; a lamp set on a hill, reflecting the light of Christ in my forgiveness, mercy and compassion; and a harvester of souls through my humble and dedicated servanthood. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.

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To Receive Jesus as Savior and Lord

God of heaven and earth, thank You for loving me. Today, I confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord, and I believe in my heart that You raised him from the dead; according to Your Word I am saved. I repent and renounce sin and thank You for remitting them. Jesus is my Lord, and I am a new creation in Him. Old things have passed away; now all things have become new! Amen.

Scripture Reading John 3:16 Romans 10:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Dear Lord, why is it that I am always in a hurry and You are not? Remind me that most things that are really worthwhile were not achieved in a day. ... By study and prayer, help me to create the climate for Your miracles. Help me, Lord, to build a day to day relationship with You so that I can recognize Your actions in my life, and give You all the glory.

In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted for noncommercial use.

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My Father, I pray that I may not let my life become commonplace through habit. May I not be content to rest in my virtues and let the days pass neglected. Awaken my dull satisfactions to a desire to live for the greatest, that I may have the greatest to live for. Amen.

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Lord, inspire me to get my priorities right and make my choices wisely. Amen

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“A Prayer For Those In Need”

Father, we are thankful that You are present in the daily routine of our lives but also in the quiet, seemingly inactive periods when we are forced to slow down, think more, and do less. Your Spirit is at work in us as we invite You into the throne-rooms of our mind and into the recesses of our heart to shape us into Your likeness. You take negative circumstances and make them work for our good, when we acknowledge that “all things work together for good to those who love You and are called according to Your purpose.” We pray that You will achieve Your intended purpose in our lives as we fully submit our circumstances to Your divine plan. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light. John 12:36, NIV

Dear Father in heaven, as your children we come into your presence so that you may lead us with the light that streams out from you. We come to your light seeking an inner birth to make us what your children ought to be. Bless us as we thank you for all your goodness and for the powerful help you have given many among us. Accept the thanks we offer you, and grant that we never forget the good you are doing for us. Help us to go forward, always forward, until your kingdom is completed. May it not be in vain that we live in the Lord Jesus and in love to you, the God and Father of all men. May it not be in vain that we bring you our requests and prayers for your kingdom to come soon. Yes, Lord Jesus, come! Come soon to this earth so that all men may acknowledge the true God and may love you. Amen.

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Dear Lord, please help me understand that I am not to old to dream.

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A Prayer for All

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Dear Father, king of nations and peoples,

This is for all people everywhere - We plead for all people because they all need you. We pray for all people because many never talk to you. We intercede for all people because most do not know what to ask. We give thanks for all people for few express gratitude. We thank you for their lives, and we give thanks to you for all that you give them, even though they do not acknowledge you or give thanks to you.

We pray for national, regional, and local leaders and all who are in high positions. May they exercise wisdom and justice so that we who follow you may live quiet and peaceable lives, godly and respectful in every way.

We know that such prayer is good and acceptable in your sight, because we know that you want everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

In the name of Jesus Christ, the one Mediator between God and man, who gave his life for us, I pray. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, thank you for cleansing me from the impurities in my life. Lord, give me a desire to study Your Word and also give me revelation as I read it, so that I can be changed by Your Words. I know the Words of God contain life, so help me to live by them. I ask you to cleanse my heart from everything that is against Your Word. Set me free from those things that are evil and keep me from temptation. Thank you for purifying my heart, so that I may see God. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Your Son. Amen.