The next ingredient found in the holy anointing oil is:
250 shekels of calamus (fragrant or sweet cane)—a tiny plant
with a beautiful fragrance – the bigger it grows, the bigger the fragrance.
This is a picture of Believers who have grown in grace and
maturity in Christ. True maturity means that we are able to live more and more
in Christ, and pour out more and more at every stage of our growth. No matter
where we are at, there is something that can come from our lives to touch and
bless others. Even when we need s much ourselves, we never stop living in him
and blessing others in His strength.
Calamus means:
— Heb: root/cane – derived from a root term meaning to stand
upright = Moral uprightness
— This ingredient also speaks of brokenness – when it is crushed
more and more fragrance is released
Bruised reed – John 8:11 And
Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”
— Calamus usually grows in miry soil – we need to grow strong and
flourish in the difficulties of life – live uprightly even in times of trouble
— Calamus stands in water - again, this is a picture of an anointing that comes from standing in the Word
— A
reed; a shaft or branch; water plant; measuring balance; moral uprightness;
Standing
upright through inner (moral) strength
Matt.
12:20; Jn. 8:11
Jesus was morally upright as a man – 1Pet.
2:22
He is “The Branch” Is. 11:1. He is the
One who measures all things in His hand Is. 40:12
He measures all things through the
branch—the cross
He had anointing and favor throughout
His ministry
How do we find Calamus in our lives?
1Jn. 2:27—Abide in Him and allow the anointing to
teach and mature you
Eph. 3:13-19—Become strengthened, rooted and grounded
in Christ who lives in your heart
Ps. 40:2—Allow the Lord to set your feet on the rock
and establish your steps
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