"Intimacy Anointing, not your parents or grandparents Anointing"
By Kenny Metcalf 8-24-06
Today's society is more and more becoming detached from direct contact with friends.
The internet has made that possible. Friendships of today have buffered comfort zones that allow you to instantly block out those you no longer or just don't desire to have any contact with.
Even with this technology driven techno society hard at work building "friends" and numbering them on their personal websites boasting thousands or even millions, the "intimacy" factor is empty and all the numbers in the world mean nothing. Popularity is nothing when in reality there is no Intimacy or real closeness or sincerity in those friendships.
For some, a daily connection with another human is via their e-mail or MySpace type connection in cyberspace. True, we can convey our feelings to another via e-mail or 21st century blogs, and a connection is made but the true need for human touch, face to face friendships, interaction, INTIMACY, cannot reach its highest plateau via the net. It is only a connecting point.
With that said, there is a lot to be said for Intimate relationships.
INTIMACY...
Real Intimacy is a closeness that only 2 people share.
It is a secretive place, a place where hearts are revealed.
A real place of vulnerability.
It's a place where trust is at its highest level.
For generations the church system has taught the people to believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior, and some have even gone so far as to preach "Personal Relationship" with Jesus in their doctrine.
I would like to step it up a notch... Intimacy with the Father.
As we read throughout the bible about God the Father, there is a very different level of speech and connection concerning Him. He's Mysterious, Loving, Peaceful, Joyful, Stern, Judgment, full of Mercy, etc. but not touchable.
"No man can see the Father and live".
The disciples asked Jesus to show them the Father, and Jesus replied "When you see me, you've seen the Father", or "I and the Father are one".
It's true, Jesus is a reflection of his Father, and Jesus tells us He himself is God, but there is more in that statement because the scriptures state that no man can approach the Father except through his son Christ Jesus, and, no man comes to Christ except the Spirit draws him. The disciple said: "You are the Christ!, Jesus said: Flesh and blood have not revealed that to you but the Father".
No Man comes unto the Son except the Holy Ghost draws him to Yeshua, and No Man can approach God the Father except through the Son.
There is a definite pattern here... the Father wants us to have access to HIM.
Adam's original sin has separated mankind from fellowship with God the Father.
He is Holy and "No Flesh shall glory in the presence of God", or "No man can stand before God and live".
So the Holy Spirit draws us to the Son, and the Son gives us access to the Father.
Now what?
It's time to build a relationship with the Father.
The Father desires an intimate relationship with you.
How do I know this?... He had one with his son.
Let's look at the Son...
Jesus stated that he only does what the Father shows him.
Jesus walked in the ways of his Father.
Jesus was intimate with his Father and did the will of the Father.
"Never the less, not my will but yours be done",(Pure Worship).
Jesus said: "the things I have done you will do, and even greater things than these". All the things Jesus did were directed by the Father.
Jesus said the words I speak are not mine they are the Fathers.
The works I do are not mine, they are the power of the Fathers Spirit working through me.
The Father desires an intimate relationship with you.
Why? So he can reveal "His Plan" to you.
He revealed "His plan" daily to his son.
Remember, it's not about you. It's not about your God given gifts/giftings. It's about "His plan" and where you fit into it.
ANOINTING...
Anointing is simply put... "The presence/power of God in a matter".
Well, there goes your greatness!
That's right, it's not about you, it's all about him!
(This section taken from my teaching "The New Sound That Is Coming")
DIFFERENT ANOINTINGS & INTIMACY
Unlike previous outpourings & unlike today's anointing, Intimacy anointing is way different! It shows up when HE shows up (that statement can be argued if someone wanted to contest it because he shows up at many functions, but the anointing is different, or degree of his presence/power I am talking about now) but I am talking about the deeper anointing, which is completely different from the current stage of anointing we already see.
This anointing requires no emotional coaching from the evangelist, or pastor or wave of a hand , etc.
This anointing will be indisputable because it will be God moving and no credit or glory will be given to the one it flows through.
There will be no school to teach you how to do this.
It is not for sale, and cannot be acquired from a class by so called men of God.
It is the Holy Spirit that lives within us that teaches us ALL THINGS.
*Intimacy Anointing flows through those who "walk in the ways of their Father", the same way that Jesus did.
*Intimacy anointing is only on those who God the Father chooses and finds trustworthy.
*He will not give His Intimacy anointing to those who will sell it (see my next blog post about praise and selling praise). It is not for sale. Freely you have received, freely give.
We have only touched the surface and not yet fully seen the Son's ministry of intimacy with the Father first hand, but that day is coming.
Daily Jesus did only what the Father asked of him.
Remember, Jesus stated: "The things I have done, you shall do and greater"!
He even turned over the table of the money exchangers. Maybe its time to overturn a few religious systems by being intimate with the Father.
To whom much is given much is required. The Father is longing for those who will be intimate with him. Those who will be willing to abandon all for the closeness of His fellowship at any cost. Those who will walk in His ways.
Recap...
*Anointing is: His presence/power at any given time, in any situation, but administered as HE sees fit.
*Intimacy Anointing is: The will and perfect plan of the Father being carried out and completed.
Moving on...
This anointing also transcends every area of ministry.
I believe musicians who see those that the Father has chosen to move through in this capacity, will try to copy the feeling and flare the same as preachers do etc. etc. but they will not be able to, because they lack relationship and intimacy with the Father.
Time to buy the field...
When we realize that the man who found the treasure in the field and then bought the field so he could have the treasure to himself, is our example for us to come to the realization that our Father is the treasure, and Intimacy is the field.
Motive...
Too many of the church's today and days past, preached of the mansions in heaven that await us, and the crowns of gold.
True, Jesus said: "in my Fathers house are many mansions, and I go to prepare a place for you".
But, if that is all you are striving for, and you have not seen the real treasure, maybe this teaching will open your eyes to see HIM.
It is not about the mansions you will have. The crowns of gold are not for us. They are for the one who is worthy and him alone, because we are going to give the crowns given to us, back to him.
To be given the opportunity to be intimate, up close and personal with the Father, the treasure of heaven HIMSELF, To daily hear from Him concerning His mysteries, objectives and plans while we are here on earth, is to be is like the 5 wise virgins who bought oil. It's walking in the ways of our Father, the same way Jesus did.
Remember, it's about HIS plan and where you fit into it.
Decisions...
How serious are you about finishing the work he enables you to do for him?
Yes, there is a specific reason and destiny for you, but your lack of agreement with Him can remove you from your created purpose. With that knowledge consider the "intimacy factor" and God's plan for you, not your plans for God.
Intimacy begins each day by thanking the Lord for his presence/power working in you, to bring glory to his name.
Humbling yourself before him and asking him "What can I do for you today"?
Thank you for enabling me to serve you as your Son did.
Worship him with all you are, and then wait on Him and listen.
The bible says: His Holy Spirit will guide you into ALL truth!, (that is an ABSOLUTE).
YES! The creator of everything will personally teach you and show you His heart.
You will learn things no man has ever taught you from being in his presence, and when He enables you to understand, you will see He is ALL you need.
Kenny out
