Esther 2:12b For thus were the days of their preparation apportioned: six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with perfumes and preparations for beautifying women (Esther 2:12)
Before the grand audition, all the young women in Harem had the luxury to go through beauty treatment for 12 months. In the hot, humid and dry country of Persia (modern day Iran), women used oils, spices and fragrances to treat skin conditions such as cracking, wrinkling, wind damage, sunburn, sores etc. Particularly, the medicated and aromatic oils that were used for massage had disinfectant and anti-fungal properties. The women had daily massages with olive oil, cassis oil, myrrh oil and honey to moisturize, heal, disinfect and promote skin rejuvenation. Oil massages also helped in relaxing the nervous system, improving blood supply, breathing, cardiac health and digestive system.
Old Testament is a shadow of the New Testament. The anointing oil of the Holy Spirit, is the symbolic representation of the oil and cosmetic treatment on the body that makes it pristine, blemish free and immaculate. When the oil of the Holy Spirit is rubbed over our spirit man, we will shine, glow, blossom and spread the fragrance of Christ through our lives.
Three massage oils for daily use:
1. Olive Oil: Olive oil is touted for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. It soothes inflammation and heals burns. It softens skin texture and cures dandruff. The Holy Spirit is the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory oil to our soul. As antioxidants prevent damage to the cells in the body, the anointing oil prevents damage to our soul by words of discouragement, defilement or deterrents. Inflammations to the soul can be caused by mockery, derision and humiliation. When the spirit is broken, go for an “olive oil massage” into the parlour of your prayer closet and the Holy Spirit will restore your zeal.
2. Cassis Oil: Cassis oil expressed from cassis berries has properties of settling PMS emotional flare-ups, bloating and cramps. It is used to relieve joint and body pain. Spiritual attacks leave our soul hopeless, bloated, barren and battered. Spasm, crippling cramps and contractions to the soul are spiritual attacks of disappointments, disloyalty and duplicity. When heartbroken go for a “cassis oil massage” into the parlour of your prayer closet and the Holy Spirit will restore your fervour.
3. Myrrh Oil: Myrrh oil, of the essential Biblical oils, is on the “top of the list”. Myrrh oil increases spiritual awareness and strengthens memory. It is effective in treating fungal infection caused by yeast and ringworm. Myrrh oil is used for wound dressing and incense. It is believed to have anti-aging properties and helps to stimulate circulation, decrease inflammation, soothe inflamed skin, prevent wrinkles, heal fungal infections and mouth ulcers, alleviate stretch marks and repel parasites and insects. To keep our soul from subtle fungal lethargy infection, slackness, sulkiness or stupor and to keep our ardour young, vibrant and alive in the Lord, we must go to the parlour of our prayer closet for a “myrrh oil massage” everyday.
The Holy Spirit is a perfect blend of all the fragrant, soothing, healing and rejuvenating oils that our spirit man needs. Be under the gentle arms of our dear Lord to spread the aroma of Christ through your lives.
Proverbs 27:9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend.
Prayer: Dear Holy Spirit, anoint, smear and massage me with the anointing oil of your presence so I can become a fragrance of Christ to the world around me . Amen
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