I mentioned yesterday that we would discuss the "principle spices" mentioned in Exodus 30:22-33. God commanded Moses to make the anointing oil with certain spices--pure myrrh, SWEET cinnamon, SWEET calamus, cassia, and olive oil. The composition and measurements had to be precise and the anointing oil was never to be used in any secular way.
This is a picture of the anointing of the Holy Spirit that was poured upon Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:9 states that Jesus was anointed with "the oil of gladness above thy fellows." We note that two of these chief spices were SWEET. This anointing made Jesus more gracious that the elders and priests of His day. We read in Luke 4:22: "All bare him witness and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth." In John 76 they said: "Never man spake like this man." This testimony was because of the chief spices typified in the anointing oil that was given to Him without measure (John 3:34).
In Song of Solomon 3:6 they ask the question: "Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh, and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?"
The bride describes the Bridegroom in Song 5:13: "His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips (his speech) like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh . . . his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedar. His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend."
Men, this same Bridegroom lives inside of you and me by His Holy Spirit. Are you revealing these qualities to your wife? Do you speak gracious words to your wife?
John 12:16 says: "And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace." This anointing of the indwelling Bridegroom should make our Christian marriages very sweet, gracious, and full of gladness. This is what true Christian marriage is meant to be. These principle spices are in Christ for every Christian married couple to experience.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell