3 | Challenging Traditions: Are We Underestimating the Power of Oils in Biblical Teachings

Get the full episode here: The Sacred Tradition of Essential Oils In ScriptureThe sacred history of essential oils offers an extraordinary window into God's provision for our spiritual and physical wellbeing. Journey with me as we uncover how these powerful plant extracts appear from the very first chapters of Genesis—where Adam tended aromatic plants in Eden—to the final pages where Joseph was embalmed with precious myrrh.Most Christians don't realize that God himself gave Moses specific instructions for creating a holy anointing oil—a potent blend of myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cassia, and olive oil that consecrated the temple and priests. This wasn't merely a cleaning solution (though their antibacterial properties certainly helped maintain hygiene). More profoundly, this divine formula enhanced spiritual connection, literally covering the priests in aromatic molecules as they ministered to God.Your sense of smell has a unique spiritual significance—it's the only sense not involved in humanity's original sin. When Eve was tempted, she saw, touched, heard, and tasted—but Scripture never mentions her smelling the forbidden fruit. This distinction runs deeper than biblical curiosity. Modern science confirms that smell is our only sense with a direct pathway to the limbic system—the emotional center of our brain. When you inhale essential oils, those aromatic molecules reach this emotional core in seconds, potentially calming anxiety, focusing thoughts, or releasing emotional blocks.Remember Aaron stopping a deadly plague by burning frankincense among the Israelites? Or Jesus receiving precious oils as gifts at his birth and again before his crucifixion? These weren't coincidences but demonstrations of God's provision through creation. As believers, we're all qualified to use these oils in prayer and anointing—Jesus commissioned all his followers, not just the original twelve, to anoint and heal.Don't let fears about "energy" or "mysticism" prevent you from embracing what God created for your wellbeing. The electrical impulses in your nervous system, the electromagnetic field of your body—these are God's design. By reclaiming these biblical practices, you're simply returning to your biblical heritage. Ready to learn more? Visit my website to discover how these ancient treasures can transform your prayer life, emotional wellbeing, and connection with God.Send us Fan Mail><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><>YOUR NEXT STEPS:*Accept Jesus into your heart*"Partner with God In Your Business" (Free Event): Register HERE"Which Woman Of the Bible Are You?" Take the Quiz7 Prompt Cards (FREE): PaulaBehrens.com/prompt-cardsVisit our website: LivingOnPurposeInChrist.comSnag Freebies in our FB Group: DevotionDrops.comJoin the Private Bible Study Circle: EssentialFaithJourney.comFree 15-Minute Discovery Call > PaulaBehrens.com#discoverycallEmail: [email protected]