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.