i've Got Oil On Me

Apr 19, 2026    Pastor Darrio Melton

This powerful message takes us deep into the story of Ehud from Judges chapter 3, revealing how God intentionally chooses those the world overlooks. We discover that being left-handed in a right-handed world wasn't Ehud's limitation—it was his divine advantage. The Israelites had been enslaved under King Eglon for 18 years, tolerating oppression until they finally cried out to God. When they did, God didn't send the expected deliverer. He sent someone with a deficiency, someone who didn't fit the mold. This challenges us to reconsider what we've labeled as weaknesses in our own lives. The message powerfully declares that God hides His anointing on purpose, placing oil on those who seem least qualified so that when deliverance comes, everyone knows it was nothing but God. We're reminded that our creative differences, our struggles, even our family position as the 'black sheep' may actually be the very thing God intends to use to set our entire household free. The question becomes: Are we tired enough of our 18-year cycles to finally recognize the oil that's been on us all along? This isn't just about individual deliverance—it's about generational breakthrough that happens when we stop giving tribute to our enemies and instead lock the door on what God has already defeated.