The Anointing You Respect is the Anointing You Attract
The principle that "the anointing you respect is the anointing you attract" is deeply rooted in Scripture. It underscores the spiritual law of honor—what you honor, you have access to; what you dishonor, you repel. Throughout the Bible, we see examples of individuals who honored the anointing on God's servants and, as a result, partook of that grace.
1. Honor Precedes Impartation
📖 Matthew 10:41 (NKJV)
"He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward. And he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward."
When you honor the anointing upon a prophet, you position yourself to partake in the blessings and manifestations of that grace. The way you receive and perceive an anointed vessel determines what flows from them into your life.
2. Elijah and Elisha: The Power of Honor
📖 2 Kings 2:9-10 (NKJV)
"And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?’ Elisha said, ‘Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.’ So he said, ‘You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so.’"
Elisha attracted the double portion of Elijah’s anointing because he followed, served, and honored his master with unwavering commitment. His ability to receive the anointing was tied to his reverence and recognition of the grace upon Elijah.
3. Jesus in His Hometown: The Danger of Dishonor
📖 Mark 6:4-5 (NKJV)
"But Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.’ Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them."
Even Jesus, the Son of God, could not perform mighty works where there was no honor. This shows that dishonor repels the anointing, while honor creates an atmosphere for the miraculous.
4. The Widow of Zarephath: Honor Provokes Divine Provision
📖 1 Kings 17:10-16 (Paraphrased)
The widow at Zarephath honored Prophet Elijah by providing him with food first, even in her lack. As a result, the supernatural supply of flour and oil never ran dry in her home.
5. Paul and the Philippians: Partnership with Grace
📖 Philippians 1:7 (NKJV)
"Just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace."
Paul recognized that the Philippian church had become partakers of his grace because they honored and supported his ministry. Honor grants access to the spiritual deposits in a man of God.
Conclusion: Cultivating a Culture of Honor
To attract the anointing you desire:
- Recognize the grace upon God's vessels – Without discernment, you cannot tap into divine deposits (2 Kings 4:9).
- Honor with words, attitude, and actions – What you celebrate, you attract; what you despise, you lose (Luke 7:37-38).
- Serve and sow into anointed vessels – Elisha served Elijah, and the Philippians gave to Paul, unlocking divine rewards (Galatians 6:6-7).
- Stay connected and follow faithfully – Impartation flows through honor and submission (Hebrews 13:7).
Prophetic Prayers for Impartation and Alignment
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Prayer for Divine Connection to Grace-Carriers
Father, in the name of Jesus, connect me to men and women carrying the anointing that I need for my destiny. Open my eyes to recognize the graces You have placed around me. May I never despise what You have sent for my lifting, in Jesus’ name! -
Prayer for a Humble and Teachable Spirit
Lord, I receive the heart of a servant, just like Elisha followed Elijah, Joshua followed Moses, and the disciples followed Jesus. Help me to honor, serve, and respect the anointing You have placed in my life so I can partake in its blessings, in Jesus’ name! -
Prayer for Double Portion Anointing
Father, as I walk in honor and service, let the anointing upon my mentors, spiritual fathers, and kingdom leaders be multiplied in my life. Just as Elisha received a double portion, I receive fresh oil and supernatural empowerment, in the name of Jesus! -
Prayer Against the Spirit of Familiarity
Lord, deliver me from the trap of familiarity that hinders impartation. I reject every spirit of dishonor and entitlement. I embrace the posture of humility so I can access the full measure of grace upon those You have placed ahead of me, in Jesus' name! -
Prayer for Activation of the Anointing
Father, as I honor the anointing, let it work for me. Let the oil of favor, wisdom, power, and breakthrough flow over my life. Cause me to manifest the supernatural dimensions of the Spirit that align with my assignment, in Jesus’ mighty name!
Final Charge
Your ability to receive from an anointed vessel is determined by your level of honor and submission. When you respect the anointing, you activate the flow of divine virtues into your life. Stay positioned, stay connected, and watch how God lifts you through the grace you respect!
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