#Psalms 45:7-8: you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia.
From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad
#Proverbs 27:9:Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
#Isaiah 61:3:to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
#Hebrews 1:9:You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.
#healingoilsofthebible #joy #younglivingessentialoils
#6 Science of Oils
For some people, understanding the science behind oils is what makes more sense. For me it is the stories and meaning; I am simple what can I say. But if you are one of those people, here you go.
There are 3 compounds that we find are contained in essential oils, Phenylpropanoids, Sesquiterpenes, and/or Monoterpenes. Now all oils can react differently for different people, but these three components are unique to essential oils and when produced naturally they:
“Have the intelligence and capability of cleansing the receptor sites of our cells (phenols),
Erasing incorrect information in the DNA or cellular memory (sesquiterpenes),
And reprogramming God’s original plan (correct information) into the cellular intelligence (monoterpenes).” (Stewart 202)
These are some pretty spectacular properties and should make anyone believe in God’s power, which can be seen anywhere and in any form.
#7 Exodus II, Thieves
We can find 2 different historical events where the use of oils may have prevented major disease and illness. And in an ancient world with no modern medicine, solutions like this were incredible. But why would we just write them off as an ancient idea and not apply them to our lives now? Take a look:
In Exodus 30:22-31, we find…
22 The Lord said to Moses, 23 “Take the finest spices: of liquid myrrh 500 shekels, and of sweet-smelling cinnamon half as much, that is, 250, and 250 of aromatic cane, 24 and 500 of cassia, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and a hin[a] of olive oil. 25 And you shall make of these a sacred anointing oil blended as by the perfumer; it shall be a holy anointing oil. 26 With it you shall anoint the tent of meeting and the ark of the testimony, 27 and the table and all its utensils, and the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense, 28 and the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils and the basin and its stand. 29 You shall consecrate them, that they may be most holy. Whatever touches them will become holy. 30 You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may serve me as priests. 31 And you shall say to the people of Israel, ‘This shall be my holy anointing oil throughout your generations.
So out of this came the oil #ExodusII . It forms a protective barrier against harmful germs and viruses
In the same manner, during the black plague of the dark ages, victims were left untouched, lying where they perished. It is said that perfumers and spice traders used their resources and made masks to breath through and rubbed spices on their bodies, creating the same protective barrier. They then robbed the bodies and homes, hence we have our other oil, #Thieves .
Both of these oils are #immunestimulating and contain #antiviralcompounds .
Personally, I put a drop of Thieves on my feet and diffuse it often.
#8 3 Wise Men
#3WiseMen is an oil that is associated with releasing and resolution of deep-seeded trauma and repressed emotions. I believe this is an important process in our celebration of Good Friday and giving all cares to the Lord. Who carried them to the cross for us. So take a moment and think about any cares, worries, or traumas and give them to the Lord in prayer.
In ancient times, Roman soldiers used to rub it on their shoulders and feet before going into battle because they believed it gave them #courage . Both #3WiseMen and #Valor contain #spruce oil which contain these properties. So take courage my fellow warriors in Christ. Stand tall.
Apply to #temples, #feet, or #shoulders for courage and the #releaseoftrauma .
#9 Valor
Similar to #3WiseMen, #Valor contains #spruce which is said to promote the feeling of courage, hence it’s name. Also interesting as a healing oil, if applied to the neck, there has been studies shown that the spine will realign. That is both #weird and #awesome. God’s healing oils can do miraculous things. #havefaith
“Jesus’ burial oils”
John 19:38-39 says, “After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. 39 Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus[a] by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds[b] in weight.” Interestingly enough, the incredible value of these spices tells us two things:
Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea must have been incredibly wealthy and
The respect and reverence they had for their Lord and Savior must have been very great. (Stewart 205)
Sandalwood is mentioned 5 times in the bible and for you Chemistry people, 95% of the oil is a sesquiterpenes, which means it erases incorrect information in the DNA.
Ok now this is just my hypothesis, but if it erases incorrect information, and was used at Jesus’ burial, could we conclude that it symbolized the cleansing of Jesus and the sin he bore for us all, making him pure and ready for resurrection?
“God’s Holy Anointing Oils”
As we have already read in Exodus 20:22-31, Moses used these to anoint Aaron. They are extremely effective in fighting bacteria and viruses, and in this passage, protected the Israelites from disease.
The Bible mentions this oil 69 times directly and indirectly. In terms of the cinnamon, which can be found in Exodus II and Thieves as well, “it is the most powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and antifungal oils of all. In lab tests it has been proven as effective as or better than several antibiotics.” (Stewart 287)
Cedarwood may have been the first oil to be obtained by distillation, over 5,000 years ago by the Egyptians and Sumerians. (Stewart 206) In Leviticus 14 (specifically 4, 6, 49, 51-52) Cedarwood paired with Hyssop is used as a cleansing ritual for leprosy.
Cedarwood is also an insect repellant and interestingly enough Solomon built his temple and palace out of Cedarwood. He lived, governed, and worshipped in the vapors of Cedarwood. Chemistry speaking, it contains 98% Sesquiterpenes, which “oxygenate the brain and support clear thinking” (Stewart 207). Perhaps King Solomon was wiser than we thought?
Cedarwood is mentioned 70 times in the Bible.
Think about your keepsakes in a Cedar chest. You are not only keeping them clean, free of insects, but the smell of the cedar in your room is purifying your thoughts.
Cypress supports your immune and cardiovascular systems and is rich in monoterpenes, which if you remember promotes permanent healing at a cellular level. This oil can increase blood circulation, give you a sense of security, and boost your body’s natural defenses.
To experience this healing oil, massage along spine, on arm pits, on feet, heart and chest.
Scripture: Genesis 6:14, Isaiah 44:14, 41:19, 1 Kings 9:11, Song of Solomon 1:17
Exodus 30:34-36 says, “The Lord said to Moses, “Take sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum, sweet spices with pure frankincense (of each shall there be an equal part), 35 and make an incense blended as by the perfumer,seasoned with salt, pure and holy. 36 You shall beat some of it very small, and put part of it before the testimony in the tent of meeting where I shall meet with you. It shall be most holy for you.”
There are 4 oils mentioned here. Let me give you a brief overview. Galbanum is earthy with a parsley-like smell and can be emotionally grounding. Stacte is another name for Myrrh, which is the most commonly used fixing oil of ancient times. “Fixing” meaning that it is added to make them last longer. (Stewart 207) Frankincense and Onycha we will discuss in a bit.
Thinking really quickly about the uses of all these oils and their purposes, take a moment to admire our omniscient Creator. He knows all the science and aromatherapy of his creations and what a blessing to be rediscovering his truth right now.
Looking back at the scripture, by God’s command:
“The holy incense was to be burned in the tabernacle or temple 24 hours a day,
The ‘apothecaries and perfumers’ mentioned in the Bible who compounded the fragrances for worship were the levite priests,
Creating blends of oils for worship as well as for medicine, was one of their priestly duties.” (Stewart 207)
Galbanum is also high in Monoterpenes, promoting permanent healing in acne, asthma, coughs, cramps, indigestion, muscular aches, wrinkles, and wounds. This is like a miracle oil to some of us. And truly a healing oil.
Ok I have to be honest here, when I first smelled Frankincense, I was not a fan. But after reading this book and learning how important it is and helpful at that, you bet I am now basically taking a bath in it!
Frankincense was known by the ancient Egyptians as the universal cure-all. Here are just a few of the 81 times it is mentioned in the Bible. Numbers 16:46-50 demonstrates how Aaron stops a plague. The holy incense used in the previous reading is also used here for fumigation.
And Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, and put fire on it from off the altar and lay incense on it and carry it quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, for wrath has gone out from the Lord; the plague has begun.” 47 So Aaron took it as Moses said and ran into the midst of the assembly. And behold, the plague had already begun among the people. And he put on the incense and made atonement for the people. 48 And he stood between the dead and the living, and the plague was stopped. 49 Now those who died in the plague were 14,700,besides those who died in the affair of Korah. 50 And Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance of the tent of meeting, when the plague was stopped.
Then there is a prophecy in Isaiah of the coming of Jesus and the wise men’s visit. Take a look. Isaiah 59:20, 60:3, 6:
20 “And a Redeemer will come to Zion,
to those in Jacob who turn from transgression,” declares the Lord.
3 And nations shall come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your rising.
6 A multitude of camels shall cover you,
the young camels of Midian and Ephah;
all those from Sheba shall come.
They shall bring gold and frankincense,
and shall bring good news, the praises of the Lord.
Now we are all familiar with the 3 Wise Men and the gifts that they brought baby Jesus. That is probably the only familiarity you have with Frankincense. But did you know why they brought specific oils? Let’s review what Matthew says on the account in 2:11:
11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Now the one thing that the account does not take into account is that 2000+ years after this event, God’s people would have lost the knowledge of his healing oils, therefore, the purposes were not recorded, they knew how to use it!
So, why Frankincense? Mary and Joseph would have understood that this oil was good for almost anything, from cuts to the common cold. In fact, Mary would have probably rubbed it all over Jesus right away.
Today we can use this oil for the same purposes, from cancer (I’m optimistic), depression, allergies, to brain damage, and even head injuries.
How powerful is this oil. From simple cuts to disease. We should all put faith in God’s great gift of Frankincense.
Hyssop oil was one that I was unfamiliar with, but the story and history of it is powerful. And this will really hit home on this Good Friday. We start with Passover, let’s read Exodus 12:22: 22 Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and touch the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin.None of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning.
Now if you are thinking like me, you remember the blood over the door, but I never put thought into what it was applied with or that it really mattered. Get this: hyssop was believed by ancient Hebrews to repel evil spirits...you with me...God instructed them to strike the door posts, bruising the branches, causing the oils to be released. So that the EVIL SPIRIT OF DEATH would pass over! Wow. Ok that is only the beginning.
Hyssop was also considered to be spiritually purifying. In Psalm 51:7, it states, “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Now, take a look at the intro that same psalm, “A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.” This psalm was written during King David’s grief of his actions. Chemistry people! Hyssop is 30% monoterpenes, restoring DNA to God’s image…”create a clean heart and restore a right spirit within ourselves” Takes a whole new meaning now right?!
Now we come to Golgatha. As Jesus was hanging on the cross, John 19:29 says, “A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth.” Now it is unclear what implications the hyssop branch had in this situation, or why it was even present at the crucifixion site. But here is the rationale that I relate with. Remember the first identification of hyssop, found at the Passover. Bare with me, here is how Stewart states it on page 211. “
When God established a covenant with the Hebrews in Egypt to deliver them from slavery...the night he asked them to dip a branch of hyssop in the blood..as a sign for the angel of death to pass over their dwellings sparing the sons of Israel. (Exodus 12) He promised in Jeremiah 31 to make a new covenant to be ‘written on their hearts.’ During the last supper with Jesus and his disciples, Christ offers a new covenant in his blood. When the branch of hyssop was raised to Jesus on the cross, it was dipped in his blood as the lamb of God. In this act, a new covenant was forged for all future generations, as described in Jeremiah 31, just as the covenant between God and the Hebrews had been affirmed in Egypt by a branch of hyssop dipped in the blood of the sacrificial lamb. In Egypt the horizontal lintels and vertical door posts were struck with the blood of the lamb, while at Calvary they were replaced with horizontal and vertical beams of the cross. Therefore, the symbology of God’s promise in the Passover was repeated in the death of JEsus on the cross. (211)
Take a moment to pray for the blessing of God’s covenant that was sealed by a sacrificial lamb, a Hyssop branch, and 2 beams in the shape of a cross.
The bible mentions Myrrh 156 times. The most frequent of all oils.
It is the first oil mentioned in the Bible (Genesis 37:25) in the story of Joseph, where his brothers sold him to a caravan, carrying balm and myrrh. And of course we then see it again when Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to procure food, bringing the Egyptian Lord (Joseph) balm and myrrh (Genesis 43:11).
Next, Esther 2:12 states, “Now when the turn came for each young woman to go in to King Ahasuerus, after being twelve months under the regulations for the women, since this was the regular period of their beautifying, six months with oil of myrrh and six months with spices and ointments for women.” This was Esther’s preparation as a bride for the king. Myrrh was known for provoking a feeling of security and well being; I think much needed in this situation.
Again we find ourselves at Golgatha, in Mark 15:23, “And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it.” Now interesting fact, Myrrh was not only the first oil in the bible to be mentioned, but also the last (Revelation 18:13). And most importantly for today, “It was one of the first and last oils to be received by Christ - first at his birth, and last at the cross where it was offered in the wine just before he was crucified.” (Stewart 216)
Now many of you would associate myrrh with the gifts the wise men brought to baby Jesus upon his birth. But once again, like Frankincense, why? Apparently Mary would have been particularly thrilled with this one, due to its healing ability with stretch marks. They could have also applied it to the umbilical cord to prevent infection. Mary would have also known the folk wisdom about the smell of myrrh on her body promoting a sense of security and peace for baby Jesus while breastfeeding. This feeling he would get any time he smelled the aroma. Now pair that thought back with the arrival at Golgatha...
“He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, the daughter of his uncle, for she had neither father nor mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was lovely to look at, and when her father and her mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter.” (Esther 2:7) After reading that you may be asking what that has to do with an oil. Well, Hadassah is Hebrew for Myrtle. This oil would have been among those with Myrrh that was used for her preparation to be the king’s bride. Studies have found that this oil normalizes hormonal imbalances of the thyroid, hypothyroid, and ovaries. (Stewart 217)
Modern uses for this oil can be the same uses of Esther, as well as respiratory system discomfort and illness such as sinus infection, colds, flu, coughs, and asthma.
Recall back to the holy incense mentioned in Exodus 30:34. This oil was valued for it’s ability to speak the healing of wounds and prevent infection. It is an extremely thick oil and mentioned 55 times in the bible. This oil can be inhaled for sinus infections, colds, coughs, and sore throats, while at the same time, applied directly to a wound to protect and heal.
What a very interesting and powerful little oil. It might be going in my diffuser right now!
A little clarification about Rose of Sharon for you before we dive into explain it. This is not a thorny rose bush that you are familiar with. This rose has a soft honey scent and an aromatic gum can be extracted from the plant. The bible commonly refers to this as rock rose. Song of Solomon 2:1, “I am a rose[a] of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.”
Ok, so ancient shepherds noted that the gum of this rock rose would become entangled in the wool of their sheep and goats and that when they had abrasions, they would rub the resin from the fur onto the wounds, it would soothe and heal them! Research has also shown that this oil has cell regeneration properties! Hello Rose of Sharon, you are amazing!
Commonly today, it can be used as an antiseptic and for its cell regeneration properties.
The last oil I will be sharing with you is honestly the most meaningful to me! Have you ever heard of Spikenard? Yeah, me either! But after I tell you where it is found I bet you will be just as awestruck as I am.
This was one of the last oils received by Jesus before his arrest in Jerusalem. Do you remember a woman coming to one of Jesus’ last meals and anointing him with a precious ointment? Breaking a jar over his feet? Or was it his head? Let’s take a look:
Matthew 26:6-7: Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,[a] 7 a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table.
Luke 7:36-38: One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment,38 and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.
Mark 14:3: And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,[a] as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head.
John 12:1-3: Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany,where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. 3 Mary therefore took a pound[a] of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
So which was it? His feet or Head? It actually was both. There were 2 different anointings (some say 3). One was 2 days before passover in the house of Simon the Leper. The other was in the house of Lazarus six days before passover.
The cost of the oil that was anointing Jesus would be worth about $2,000 today. Which was equivalent to about a year’s wages during this time.
Looking at the significance of Spikenard being applied to Jesus the last week of his life is interesting. The oil may have been mixed with Myrrh and both of these are known for their ability to heal wounds and scar tissue. In John 12:3-7, Jesus responds to Judas’ objection by saying that “she bought it for the day of my burial.” Now Myrrh was customary for burial, but Spikenard was not. Isaiah 53:5 reads “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” “Jesus knew that he was going to be flogged and beaten by the Roman soldiers prior to his death. He would be covered with deep cuts and bruises, as well as his wounds from the cross. He also knew the miracle that would take place during his burial. That miracle would leave him with no traces of the day besides his hands and feet. While Jesus’ healing and resurrection was an act of God, and not the result of any oils applied, it is interesting that the oils Jesus received, twice in the last week of his life, are precisely the ointments that would have been chosen to treat such wounds to affect healing with little or no scar tissue. Jesus’ comment to Judas was as if he was affirming the appropriateness of these essential oils from which his body could well benefit during his ordeal.” (Stewart 220-221)
Modern uses for this powerful oil include being relaxing and soothing, as well as helpful for allergies, migraine, nausea, and cardiovascular support.
As I come to a close, let’s read Mark 6:7, 10-13
7 And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.10 And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. 11 And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” 12 So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. 13 And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.
If you wish to step forward to share this knowledge with others, find people who are receptive and ready. Also know that healing should always be accompanied with repentance and there is always the possibility of casting out devils. And we should be prepared and called to anoint the sick and believe that they can be healed. Not all will be open to hear, but we need only to be faithful in responding when called.
#23 “Those of us who work with the oils and teach others how to use them and who practice raindrop technique and other methods of anointing feel that we are carrying on the work of Christ as taught to his disciples and as expressed in this passage of Mark.”
James 5:14 says, “ Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”
“It is our hope that the art and practice of healing will be returned to the church, as expressed in James, and as it was practiced by Christ’s disciples and the early Christian Church. It is for these reasons that we do this program. Thank you.”
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