There is yet another application for soaking in the anointing. Today there are many modern solvents used for getting the rust off parts and loosening threaded items that are stuck together. When I was young we had to soak the parts in solvents to remove the rust and corrosion.

The world around us, our flesh, and the devil all conspire to bring rust and corrosion to our life. It may be difficult to get a Christian renounce his faith, but it is relatively easy to nurture a build up of hindrances to faith. This is like corrosion. It builds up slowly; with time it can hinder the function of the product or even destroy it completely. If we do not regularly remove the corrosion in our life, our prayer life, and our effectiveness in prayer will be affected.

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 7:1 (NKJV)

Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the  Master, prepared for every good work.

2 Timothy 2:21 (NKJV)

Like those old parts soaking in solvent, so we need time to soak in His anointing so rust and corrosion, the hindrances to prayer, can be removed. If we desire to be fit for the work of prayer we need this soaking.

So how do we soak under the anointing? There are many aspects to soaking in the anointing, but just a few to get you started. Meditating on a verse or series of verses from the Bible can be a way to soak.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)

My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.

Proverbs 3:1-4 (NKJV) 

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV) 

There are many other ways to soak in the anointing of God. Sitting under anointed preaching, fasting, and times of worship and praise. We are looking at gaining power in our prayers by soaking in the anointing, but another way to soak in the anointing is in prayer. Spending time with the Father in prayer is a great way to soak.

The key is we need to find ways to soak. We need time for His nature to soak into us. We need time for His cleansing and refreshing. We need time for the removal of corrosion and rust of life. If we want to be effective in prayer we must find ways to get close to the Father and soak in His anointing.

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