Note 14 at 2 Cor. 1:21: The Greek verb "bebaioo" used here is translated "stablish" 2 times (2 Cor. 1:21; Col. 2:7), "establish" 1 time (Heb. 13:9), and "confirm" 5 times (Mk. 16:20; Rom. 15:8; 1 Cor. 1:6, 8; Heb. 2:3), for a total use of 8 times in the New Testament. It carried the idea of a guarantee of a transaction or promise. Paul is using this word to convey God's intention to make firm, secure, and fixed in a stable condition the final acceptance of believers in Christ.

Note 15 at 2 Cor. 1:21: Much mention is made today of the anointing of the Lord. Without it, we are powerless (Zech. 4:6). Jesus performed no recorded miracles until He was anointed with the Holy Spirit and He told his disciples to tarry until they were anointed (Acts 1:5). It's the anointing of the Lord that breaks the yoke of the devil (Isa. 10:27).

However, the way many people approach receiving the anointing of the Lord is in error. It is not something that comes and goes and must be sought anew every time we need the Lord's power. As this verse says, we have already been anointed. I John 2:27 says, "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you..." Jesus said He had already been anointed and He simply professed His faith publicly (Lk. 4:18).

The anointing of the Lord is simply the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in manifestation. All believers who have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit (see note 5 at Acts 1:8, p. 573; see note 6 at Acts 2:4, p. 576) have this anointing. We need to believe and release this anointing, not ask and wait for God to anoint us.