Re: Chicks with Sticks

I think I am coming. I need to get some motivation!! 😄
Sandy

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> On Jul 29, 2014, at 5:18 PM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:
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> Looking forward to Friday at my house. Bring questions, current projects and stories from the trek. 10-noon, young people included!
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>> On Jun 19, 2014, at 8:09 PM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:
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>> Looking forward to some creative conversation in the a.m. 10 to noon.
>>
>> Hugs, helen
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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>>> On Jun 5, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Gathering at the hen house ( that's my house, giggle) knitting, crochet, needlework of any kind. Finish the baby hats for Stitches from the Heart , I'll be at their booth at the Del Mar Fair next Wednesday. You MUST see the RABBIT I'm knitting to go with the baby afgan I'm making for Maya Relief in October. Service projects abound. Can get you started, offer inspiration, let you borrow from my library. But most of all, hang out and chat.
>>>
>>> Friday, that's tomorrow , 10 am to noon (or there abouts)
>>> 1474 Kingsport Way
>>> San Elijo Hills
>>> Gate code 060474, push the # or key symbol first
>>> Home phone 760-798-1842
>>>
>>> Hope you can make it! I hope you'll bring your daughters this summer as I will continue to open my house for stitching and sewing of any kind.
>>>
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Re: Chicks with Sticks

Looking forward to tomorrow! My girls are coming, too.

Denise

Denise

 

On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 5:18 PM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:

Looking forward to Friday at my house.  Bring questions, current projects and stories from the trek.  10-noon, young people included!

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> On Jun 19, 2014, at 8:09 PM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Looking forward to some creative conversation in the a.m. 10 to noon.
>
> Hugs, helen
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Jun 5, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> Gathering at the hen house ( that's my house, giggle) knitting, crochet, needlework of any kind.  Finish the baby hats for Stitches from the Heart , I'll be at their booth at the Del Mar Fair next Wednesday. You MUST see the RABBIT I'm knitting to go with the baby afgan I'm making for Maya Relief in October.  Service projects abound.  Can get you started, offer inspiration, let you borrow from my library.  But most of all, hang out and chat.
>>
>> Friday, that's tomorrow , 10 am to noon (or there abouts)
>> 1474 Kingsport Way
>> San Elijo Hills
>> Gate code 060474, push the # or key symbol first
>> Home phone 760-798-1842
>>
>> Hope you can make it!  I hope you'll bring your daughters this summer as I will continue to open my house for stitching and sewing of any kind.
>>
>> Sent from my iPad

Re: Chicks with Sticks

Looking forward to Friday at my house. Bring questions, current projects and stories from the trek. 10-noon, young people included!

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> On Jun 19, 2014, at 8:09 PM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Looking forward to some creative conversation in the a.m. 10 to noon.
>
> Hugs, helen
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Jun 5, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> Gathering at the hen house ( that's my house, giggle) knitting, crochet, needlework of any kind. Finish the baby hats for Stitches from the Heart , I'll be at their booth at the Del Mar Fair next Wednesday. You MUST see the RABBIT I'm knitting to go with the baby afgan I'm making for Maya Relief in October. Service projects abound. Can get you started, offer inspiration, let you borrow from my library. But most of all, hang out and chat.
>>
>> Friday, that's tomorrow , 10 am to noon (or there abouts)
>> 1474 Kingsport Way
>> San Elijo Hills
>> Gate code 060474, push the # or key symbol first
>> Home phone 760-798-1842
>>
>> Hope you can make it! I hope you'll bring your daughters this summer as I will continue to open my house for stitching and sewing of any kind.
>>
>> Sent from my iPad

Re: Chicks with Sticks

Looking forward to some creative conversation in the a.m. 10 to noon.

Hugs, helen

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> On Jun 5, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Gathering at the hen house ( that's my house, giggle) knitting, crochet, needlework of any kind. Finish the baby hats for Stitches from the Heart , I'll be at their booth at the Del Mar Fair next Wednesday. You MUST see the RABBIT I'm knitting to go with the baby afgan I'm making for Maya Relief in October. Service projects abound. Can get you started, offer inspiration, let you borrow from my library. But most of all, hang out and chat.
>
> Friday, that's tomorrow , 10 am to noon (or there abouts)
> 1474 Kingsport Way
> San Elijo Hills
> Gate code 060474, push the # or key symbol first
> Home phone 760-798-1842
>
> Hope you can make it! I hope you'll bring your daughters this summer as I will continue to open my house for stitching and sewing of any kind.
>
> Sent from my iPad

Re: Chicks with Sticks

Thank you, Helen.  I plan to come by!

Denise

Denise

 

On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 8:18 AM, Helen <hrhosmer@aol.com> wrote:

Gathering at the hen house ( that's my house, giggle) knitting, crochet, needlework of any kind.  Finish the baby hats for Stitches from the Heart , I'll be at their booth at the Del Mar Fair next Wednesday. You MUST see the RABBIT I'm knitting to go with the baby afgan I'm making for Maya Relief in October.  Service projects abound.  Can get you started, offer inspiration, let you borrow from my library.  But most of all, hang out and chat.

Friday, that's tomorrow , 10 am to noon (or there abouts)
1474 Kingsport Way
San Elijo Hills
Gate code 060474, push the # or key symbol first
Home phone 760-798-1842

Hope you can make it!  I hope you'll bring your daughters this summer as I will continue to open my house for stitching and sewing of any kind.

Sent from my iPad

Chicks with Sticks

Gathering at the hen house ( that's my house, giggle) knitting, crochet, needlework of any kind. Finish the baby hats for Stitches from the Heart , I'll be at their booth at the Del Mar Fair next Wednesday. You MUST see the RABBIT I'm knitting to go with the baby afgan I'm making for Maya Relief in October. Service projects abound. Can get you started, offer inspiration, let you borrow from my library. But most of all, hang out and chat.

Friday, that's tomorrow , 10 am to noon (or there abouts)
1474 Kingsport Way
San Elijo Hills
Gate code 060474, push the # or key symbol first
Home phone 760-798-1842

Hope you can make it! I hope you'll bring your daughters this summer as I will continue to open my house for stitching and sewing of any kind.

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The Logic Behind Joining The Mormon Church

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Mint Variety

Mints that Heal

 

Basil – properties:  Antibacterial, (strongly inhibits several multi-drug resistant bacteria Opalchenova et al., 2003), anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, powerful antispasmodic, antiviral, decongestant (vein, arteries of the longs, prostate) diuretic, disinfectant (urinary/pulmonary), stimulant (nerves, adrenal cortex), anti catarrhal, antidepressant, uplifting,  energizing, restorative.  Historical Uses, Basil was used anciently for respiratory problems, digestive and kidney ailments, epilepsy, poisonous insect or snake bites, fevers, epidemics and malaria.

 

Clary Sage – properties:  Anticonvulsant, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, nerve tonic, sedative, soothing, tonic and warming.  Historical uses:  Famous during the middle ages for its ability to clear eye problems, widely used for female complaints, kidney/digestive/skin disorders, inflammation, sore throats, and wounds.  French Medicinal uses:  Bronchitis, cholesterol, frigidity, genitalia, hemorrhoids, hormonal imbalance, impotence, infections, intestinal cramps, menstrual cramps, PMS, pre-menopause, weak digestion.

 

Lavender – properties: Analgesic, anticoagulants, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antifungal, antihistamine, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, ant mutagenic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, anti-tumor, cardio tonic, regenerative, and sedative.  French Medicinal Uses:  Acne, allergies, burns (cell renewal), leg cramps, dandruff, diaper rash, flatulence, hair loss, herpes, indigestion, insomnia, lowers blood pressure, lymphatic system drainage, menopausal conditions, mouth abscess, nausea, phlebitis, premenstrual conditions, minimizes scarring, stretch marks, tachycardia, thrush, water retention. 

 

Marjoram – properties:  Antibacterial, anti-infectious, antiseptic, anti sexual, antispasmodic, arterial vasodilator, digestive stimulant, diuretic, expectorants, sedative, and tonic.  Historical uses:  combat poisoning, fluid retention, muscle spasms, rheumatism, sprains, stiff joints, bruises, obstructions of the liver and spleen and respiratory congestion.  Hyssops is thought to be the wild marjoram found in the desert.

 

Melissa (Lemon Balm) – properties:  Antibacterial, antidepressant, antihistamine, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, antiviral, hypertensive, nervine, sedative, tonic and uterine.  Historical uses:  Anciently Melissa was used for nervous disorders and many different ailments dealing with the heart of the emotions.  It was also used to promote fertility.  Melissa

 

 

was the main ingredient in Carmelite water, distilled in France since 1611 by the Carmelite monks.

 

Patchouli – properties:  Anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiseptic, antitoxic, astringent, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, insecticidal, digestive stimulant and tonic.  French medicinal uses:  Allergies, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, tissue regeneration.

 

Peppermint – properties:  Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral and invigorating.  French Medicinal Uses:  Asthma, bronchitis, candida, diarrhea, digestion, fever reducer, flu halitosis, heartburn, hemorrhoid, hot flashes, indigestion, menstrual irregularity, migraine, motion sickness, nausea, respiratory function, shock, itchy skin, throat infection varicose veins, vomiting.

 

Rosemary – properties:  Analgesic, antibacterial, anticancer, anticatarrhal, antifungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and expectorant.  Historical uses:  Regarded as sacred by many civilizations.  Used as a fumigant to help drive away evil spirits and protect again plague and infectious illness.

 

Spearmint – properties:  Antibacterial, anticatarrhal, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, hormone-like, insecticidal and stimulant.  Historical uses:  relieve hiccough, colic, nausea, indigestion, flatulence, headaches, sores, and scabs.

 

Thyme – properties:  Highly antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, antiseptic.  Historical uses:  Used by the Egyptians for embalming and by the ancient Greeks to fight against infectious illnesses.  I has also been used for respiratory problems, digestive complaints, treatment of infection, dyspepsia, chronic gastritis, bronchitis, pertussis, asthma, laryngitis, tonsillitis and enuresis in children.  French Medicinal uses:  Anthrax, asthma, bronchitis, colitis, cystitis, dermatitis, dyspepsia, fatigue, pleurisy, psoriasis, sciatica, tuberculosis, vaginal candida.

 

Derived from Modern Essentials, A contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils. Fifth Edition, 2013

 ISBN 978-937702-09-0

Plants List

Healing Plants

 

Marjoram

Pomegranate

Olive Tree

Lilies:  Anemone Windflower

            Poppy

            Crocus

            Hyacinth

            Madonna Lily

            Yellow Flag Iris

            Water Lily (Lotus)

Algae

Lichen

Aloe

Cinnamon

Spikenard

Palm Date

Grapevine

Tithing Herbs

            Anise, Dill

            Cumin

            Mint

            Rue

Cilantro/Coriander

Russian Olive

Phoenician Rose

PersianReed

Sycamore

Mulberry Fig

Tragacanth Gum

Watermelon

Whiteworm Wood (Artemisa)

Sandlewood

Styrax

Acacia, Egyptian Mimosa

Almond

Apricot

Bay Leaf

Bitter Apple

Black Mustard

Papyrus

Calamus/Sweet Cane

Caper

Carob

Cedar of Lebanon

Of the Bible

 

Citron

Crown Daisy

Crown of Thorns

Cucumber

Cypress

Dog Chamomile

Flax

Frankincense

Ginger

Henna/Camphire

Ivy

Jerico Rose

Juniper

LeaflessTamarisk

Lettuce/Bitter Herbs

Mandrake

Muskmellon

Myrtle

Narcissus/Rose of Sharon

Oleander

Balsam

Cassia

Galbanum

Hyssop

Myrrh

Gifts of the Earth

 

I am very excited to have you here today for this class, because you are here to teach me.  The process of preparing for this gathering has been so good for me.  I've had to relearn what I had forgotten and discover new perspectives within the scriptures.  I found essential oils from plants were ancient remedies and protections that are still in use today and readily available through the internet.  I've had a very powerful experience with frankincense reversing some of the neurological problems I developed after chemo and struggled with for over 5 ½ years.  So I've delved into whatever new and ancient information I could discover and want to open these doors as we  look to the scriptures.

 

Let's start with the most recognized gifts of the Magi:  Frankincense and Myrrh.

What is Frankincense and why was it so valuable?

 

Frankincense is mentioned 22 times in scripture in both the Old and New Testaments.  It is one of the components of the anointing oil God gave to Moses.

 

But what is it?

 

Frankincense is the sap of relatively small tree.  It is more like a shrub that grows to about 9 feet in height.  Bears little white flowers and grows in the Oman region of the Mediterranean.

 

Show Book Boswellia

 

Fields of these trees have been tended by families for generations.  Exports of Frankincense once amounted to about 300,000 tons.  Now only about 3000 tons are harvested and exported.

 

Careful cuts are made into the bark of the tree causing it to ooze its life blood to seal the wound and allow the tree to continue to live.  This sap dries on the surface of the bark and then is harvested by those in charge.

 

There's a cute little shop called Savoy Spice in the Lumber Yard that sells Frankincense just as its harvested. (pass around)

 

To derive the benefits of Frankincense an ointment or infusion can be made.  Anciently it was dissolved in wine, or tucked inside the cheek.  It could also be dissolved in the fat of a hippopotamus.  The ancient Egyptians used this on top of their heads for protection!

 

Today, Frankincense can be purchased as an essential oil derived through steam distillation. (pass around doTerra) and though still expensive, this is what I use.

 

 

What's it good for?  Why give it to the Son of God at His birth?  Why record it in scripture?  Weren't many gifts brought to the Christ Child?  Why these few things recorded to be remembered?

 

Let's start at the beginning with John 1:

 

1 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made.

 

So the spoken word created all things.  Therefore, the word of God is within each plant.  And this plants life and vibrations come from the life and vibration of God's word.

 

See where I'm going with this?  These spices and oils derived from plants contain specific vibrations and connect with the life force vibrations within your life and body.

 

God knew there would be health challenges in this life.  When He created the Garden of Eden He created plants for healing and he taught Adam and Eve these things and they passed them on to their generations even after they were cast out.

 

Ezekiel 47:12  And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that shall grow all trees for meat….and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine.

 

So Mary, mother of Jesus, was going to need this Frankincense to heal her child and help him grow.  There were no vaccines, antibiotics, aspirin known two millennium ago, but there was a wisdom passed down from mother to son, and there where "physicians" of the day that specialized in the healing arts using prayer and plants.

 

The older versions of the King James Bible included 15 books of the Apocrypha.  This is the bridge between the Old Testament and the New.  I want to share with you this incredible family Bible given to my great grandfather and mother on the occasion of their wedding in 1874.  It has the famous Dore Illustrations and the 15 books of the Apocrypha.  One of these books, Sirach, was written between 195 BC and 171 BC and pays homage to the physician.  Will someone read:

 

"Honor the physician with the honor due him according to your need of him, for the Lord created him; for healing comes from the Most High… the Lord created medicines from the earth, and a sensible man will not despise them… God gave skill to men that he might be glorified in his marvelous works.  By them he heals and takes away pain…. My son, when you are sick do not be negligent, but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you.  Give up your faults and direct your hands aright, and cleanse you heart from all sin… There is a time when success lies in the hands of physicians, for they too will pray to the Lord that he should grant them success in diagnosis and in healing, for the sake of preserving life (Sirach 38:1-14)

 

Gifts of the Earth

  Life is good, and is meant to be lived to its fullest with good health.  It's part of the plan.

 

The priests of the Old Testament were the physicians.  The healing anointing was meant to be done with both the word of God, which was the energy of the plant created by God's word, and prayer or words of thanks and worship to God.

 

In fact the "allopathic" or prescription medicines we use today were mostly designed in the mid 20^th century, and synthetically replicate plant constituents.  The Pharmaceutical companies are searching the rainforest and sea floor for plants that will provide cures to conditions we are still fighting.

 

So Frankincense is known as a holy oil in the Middle East.  It is an ingredient in the holy incense and was used anciently during sacrificial ceremonies to help improve communication with the creator. 

 

In 2012 a scientific extract reports that alpha-phellandrene (found in frankincense oil) was found to have pain sensation-blocking properties.

 

In 2007 An extract from frankincense was found to produce apoptosis (the dying off of cells) in human leukemia cells.

 

In 2012 and another study in 2013 found the sesquiterpene found in Boswellia frereana (frankincense) is showing promising to inhibit cancer cell proliferation in ovarian, liver, breast, bladder, lung and brain cancer cell lines. I counted 8 citations.

 

There are a number of laboratories studying the potential of frankincense for healing.

 

So the question remains.  Can you take it on faith that frankincense is a healer, or do you need scientific evidence?  Can you take the scriptures and the gospel of Jesus Christ on faith, or do you need scientific evidence? 

 

Currently frankincense is recommended for:

 

Allergies, bites (insect and snake), bronchitis, carbuncles, catarrh, colds, diarrhea, diphtheria, gonorrhea, headaches, healing, hemorrhaging, herpes, high blood pressure, jaundice, laryngitis, meningitis, nervous conditions, prostate problems, pneumonia, respiratory problems, sciatic pain, sores, spiritual awareness, staph, strep, stress, syphilis, T>B>, tension, tonsillitis, typhoid and wounds.  It contains sesquiterpenes enabling it to go beyond the blood-brain barrier.  It may help oxygenate the pineal and pituitary glands, prevent Alzheimer's, Dementia, depression.

 

So, Jesus had needs, and he was a healer.  He took compassion on those who needed healing and he could heal with his word, his touch, or by providing the essential oil of the tree sap that would give relief.  He didn't need the previous list of names for illnesses; he just needed to provide the relief and healing that was borne in frankincense.

 

The spice trail, or commonly referred to as the frankincense trail was well established by the time we hear about it in Genesis 37:25.  In the story of Joseph.  Young Joseph was sent by his father to find his older brothers tending sheep far away and report back.  It's quite the story of siblings turning against a younger brother.  They planned to kill him,  and tell their father he had been eaten by wild animals.  While considering his fate, they through him in a hole, perhaps a dry well.  Meanwhile, along comes a caravan of spice traders carrying spices, balm and myrrh to Egypt.  Thinking why not profit from their plotting, they sold young Joseph as a slave to the traders for 20 pieces of silver.

 

Ask someone to finish the story…….

 

Genesis 43:11  Israel (Jacob, Joseph's father) instructed the sons to deliver to Joseph balm, honey, spices myrrh, nuts and almonds. A gracious offering of thanks for the provisions given.

 

God preserves a story with a purpose, and within that story the telling of  significant value the balm, spices and myrrh held in that day and time.  Dozens of essential oils and imported spices were used by the people of the Middle East in Biblical times.

 

It couldn't have been just about making dinner taste better, these imported spices had to play a significant role in daily life to command the caravans of camels coming over the desert year after year for hundreds of years.

 

 

Gifts of the Earth

So what was Myrrh?

 

Again, it is the life blood of a small tree, not unlike frankincense, gathered from cuts in the bark as the sap dries and heals the wound in the tree.

 

Pass around Myrrh

 

To create an ointment or balm, dissolving in red wine or infusing in oil were used.  The young mother of the baby Jesus would have known to use myrrh on the umbilical cord to prevent infection or as it was referred to in her day, to keep the misdeeds of the ancestors from inhabiting the infant.  It would also be beneficial in keeping the nursing mother's nipples supple and infection free.

 

Note how we think of viruses, bacterial, dna, and in the ancient times they thought of being inhabited by demons or even the sins of the fathers. 

 

Let's move to the story of Esther in the Old Testament.

 

Here's this young girl who has been brought to the king and captured his attention.  He decides to make her his queen and thus instructs his servants to spend an entire year bathing her in essential oils and myrrh.

 

Esther 2:12 Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and other things for the purifying of the women;)

 

The myrrh would, according to modern laboratory experience, eliminate scars, blemishes, warts, moles, and soften the skin.  It would also do hormone balancing  having a direct effect on the hypothalamus, pituitary and amygdale to even her moods, balance her kidneys and liver, in other words optimize her physical and emotional health. 

 

Ah, it must be good to be the queen!

 

A study conducted in 2000 found myrrh oil to increase survival time and reduce tumor size in patients with malignant brain tumor as opposed to chemotherapy.

 

Olive Oil, ah, here we have another tree!

 

Anyone remember the Lily Tomilin comedy routine where she says that a woman is like a willow because she can bend?  Ah, to be a tree; with deep roots in the gospels.

 

Moses was given a recipe for anointing oil that used olive oil, but never was olive oil used alone for anointing.

 

Exodus 30:22-25  Moreover the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Take thou also unto three principal spices of pure myrrh, five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, And of cassia five hundred shekels and after the shekel of the sanctuary and of oil olive an hin,:  An thou shalt make it an  oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil.

 

Exodus 30:26 And thought shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and the ark of the testimony, and the table and all his vessels, and the candlestick, and his vessels, and the altar of incense, and the altar of burn offering with all his vessel, and the laver and his foot.  And thou shalt sanctify them that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gifts of the Earth

So looking at this through a microscope we have:

 

Myrrh; which is anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent and tonic.

 

Cinnamon; which is anti-bacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti parasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, and a purifier.

 

Cassia, which is very similar to cinnamon in the type of tree and how its harvested.  It is also antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral.  Pass sample around

 

Calamus, which is similar to sugar cane in the way it grows, and in the sweetness derived thereof.

 

And, Olive Oil, which has healing properties of its own; is derived from both the fruit and the seed which have the potential for new life in the growing of a new tree.

 

So I guess you could say this was the Mr. Clean, or antibacterial cleanser of the day to be used in the tabernacle.  God didn't want his priests coming to worship and getting sick.  No, part of his plan is for us to be healthy.  If we get sick, he wants to heal us.

 

He recorded anointing with sacred oil many times for us to remember.  Why?  Was this something important to remember?  To continue to do?

 

Exodus 30:30  And thou shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate they, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

 

And in Leviticus Moses took the anointing oil… and he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head and anointed him to sanctify Him.

 

Psalms 133:2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;

 

This was no small quantity of oil!

 

It was the responsibility of the Levite priest, descendants of Aaron to prepare and maintain a supply of anointing oil.  They were referred to as "apothecaries: or perfumers.

I Chronicles 9:30

 

In Genesis 35:14 there is mention of a stone pillar that was anointed to seal a covenant between God and Jacob.

 

In II Samuel 1:21 and Isaiah 21:5 shields were anointed to strengthen and sanctify them for God's protection in battle.

 

In Exodus 29:2, Leviticus 2:4, 7:12 and Numbers 6:15 wafers of unleaven bread that were anointed were then eaten.  The anointing oil for the bread would have been either frankincense or the holy anointing oil of myrrh, cassia cinnamon, calamus and olive. 

 

In the New Testament we find a common act of hospitality in the washing and anointing of a travelers feet; a fragrant and luxurious treat for both giver and receiver.  (See Luke 7:46.)  The essential oils were antiseptic for any cuts or scrapes and analgesic for bruises and reducing pain in aching feet, legs and body.

 

So who, or what should we anoint with precious oil? 

 

I Peter 2:9  you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;

 

Who Me?  Yes, in acknowledging your relationship to the creator of all things, you become a  part of a royal priesthood with all the privileges that implies.

 

Not only should we use them on one another in Luke 10:1-9 we are called to heal the sick, and anoint them.

 

Luke 10:9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

 

Jesus schooled his disciples in the spiritual art of anointing to bring about healing using oil that contained precious spices and other aromatic oils

 

Mark 6:12-13 …And they went out, and preached that men should repent.  And they cast out many devils and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them"

 

These demons and devils, who were they?  Could they be what we now look at as viruses, bacterial infections, flu bugs?  Maybe they were negative emotions like anger, hatred, unforgiveness, revenge, bitterness, envy, pride, jealous, or resentment.

 

There are three words translated as healing in the Bible.  "Sozo" is found only three times in Mark 5:23, Luke 8:36 and Acts 14:9.  The word "sozo" literally means "to become sound or whole" in body, mind and spirit.

 

Miraculous or instantaneous healing, the word "iaomai" is used 30 times and "therapeudo" is used 40 times suggesting a period of time required to heal along with the anointing and prayer. 

 

The body, mind and spirit are not to be separated. God has given us tools to lift us up, heal our emotions as well as our physical aliments. 

Gifts of the Earth

The Oil Of Joy is noted in

 

Psalms 45:7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore, God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.  All thy garments smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia out of the Ivory palaces whereby they have made glad.

 

Again in Proverbs 27:9 we read of "ointment and perfume rejoice the heart."

 

In Isaiah 61:1,3 "The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord hat anoint me to preach of tidings to the meek… to give unto them beauty for ashes and oil of Joy for mourning.

 

In Hebrews 1:9 Thou has loved righteousness and hated iniquity: therefore God, even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness.

 

OH, I want that!  Don't you?

 

The Oils of Gladness include mint, rosewood, roman chamomile, rose, frankincense, sandalwood, myrrh, cassia or cedarwood.

 

Let's talk about mints for a minute.  Mints refer to a family of plants, not just peppermint sticks at Christmas.

 

Included in this category would be:

            Basil

            Clary Sage

            Lavender

            Marjoram

            Melissa (Lemon Balm)

            Patchouli

            Peppermint

            Rosemary

            Spearmint

            Thyme

 

These have many healing properties and were commonly used in biblical times.  I've prepared a handout listing some of the healing properties of these mints. And a little gift for each participant today of a combination of olive oil, frankincense, sandalwood, clary sage and lavender for you to keep and enjoy. 

 

Cedarwood played a big role in the building of Solomon's Temple.  These were not natural to the area but had to be imported.  The fragrance of the Cedarwood would have been not only wonderful, but would help oxygenate the brain for clearer thinking and facilitate decision making for the King. Cedar is a conifer of the cypress family.  Other woods and essential oils of this family include Cypress and Juniper which also offer healing.

 

I've never been one to think that all this variety and life is no more than a happy accident. 

 

I know the master mind, the creator of all things, had a plan.  And in that plan he set me.  And he gave me much, and continues to spark my imagination and desire to learn more.  And to share what I have learned, to take correction, and be enlightened by others.

 

Frankincense and Myrrh

Since starting using essential oils on my damaged nerves I've had remarkable results.  I'm so intrigued with the gifts of this earth that I am developing a class on Anointing and Healing Oils and Spices from the scriptures.  I've also found that I've already begun a scripture garden in my backyard, and will soon be adding plants and documenting my scriptural and historical references.  The books I'm using for the class and the scriptural references will appear here.  You have to have known me long enough to get the handle on this blogspot.  I once had a hot glass studio named Flame and Fusion.  Enough said.