She delivers flowers and newspapers to patients, smiling and chatting with them. She feeds patients, and finds opportunities to point them to the Lord. On Fridays, she goes to an adult day care centre, where she teaches a Bible class. She is full of the Holy Spirit and the love He gives her for others. Oil is symbolic of the Holy Spirit, and it's a good analogy.
Oil keeps machinery working smoothly and keeps it from breaking down.
It reduces friction. The Holy Spirit opens our eyes to many wonderful spiritual truths. The oil of the Spirit filling us not only makes our faces shine with joy, but makes it possible for others to see Jesus in us in the Christ-like way we live. Next Last modified January 31, 2001. Mennonite Brethren Herald.