Have you ever felt like you simply don’t belong? Like no matter where you go, you stand out — and not always in the way you wanted? Perhaps it just may be the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
“To be anointed is to be marked by God,” says evangelist David Diga Hernandez in a recent video. “To be given a divine assignment, to be empowered unto a special purpose, to be set apart from everyone else.” Drawing from the lives of David and Elisha, Hernandez outlines four powerful signs that God’s anointing is at work in your life.
Sign #1: You’ve Been Given a Position — Even if No One Sees It Yet
When God sent Samuel to anoint the next king of Israel, every outwardly impressive son of Jesse was passed over. The prophet himself was fooled by appearances, ready to crown Eliab simply because he looked the part. But God had other plans — and a very different candidate in mind.
“When God has chosen you, He’s going to make sure you’re found. You don’t have to fight your way for position. You don’t have to try to convince others,” Hernandez says.
David was out tending sheep — dismissed, overlooked and notably absent from the family lineup. Yet the moment Samuel inquired, the command came swiftly: “Send for him at once. We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” God halted the proceedings until His chosen one was present. If God has marked you, your moment cannot be indefinitely delayed by the indifference of others.
Sign #2: You’re Walking in Greater Power
Elisha refused to leave Elijah’s side — not once, not twice, but three times. When Elijah told him to stay behind, he responded with iron resolve: “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you.” That persistence was not stubbornness. It was a consecrated focus.
When Elijah finally asked what he could do for Elisha, the answer was bold: a double portion of his spirit. And that is exactly what he received. After Elijah was taken to heaven, Elisha struck the water with his master’s cloak — and the river divided, just as it had before.
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“With the assignment comes the authority,” Hernandez explains. “If God gives you a task, He’s also going to give you the ability. When God gives you the command, He also gives you the supernatural grace.” The anointing is not just a title — it is power in motion.
Sign #3: You’re Under Divine Protection
Psalm 105 carries one of Scripture’s most arresting declarations: “Do not touch My chosen people and do not hurt My prophets.” God was so fiercely protective of His people that even the nations He used to discipline Israel were themselves judged for their role in that judgment.
“What you think is the rejection of man is sometimes the protective hand of God,” Hernandez says.
This protection is deeply personal. God hears conversations you never heard. He sees motives you couldn’t discern. He surveys futures you cannot yet imagine. If certain people or opportunities have been removed from your path, consider that it may not be rejection at all — it may be redirection. His protection keeps you pure, keeps you safe and keeps you on course for everything He has prepared.
Sign #4: You’re Being Purified — and It’s Uncomfortable
The anointing oil in Exodus was holy — so holy that God strictly forbade any imitation. The real thing could not be faked, and its purity could not be replicated. That same principle applies to the anointing of the Spirit. When God marks your life for a higher purpose, He also initiates a deeper purification.
“The things you listened to and used to feel comfortable listening to, you can’t listen to them anymore,” Hernandez observes. “The places you went, the conversations you had, the thoughts you thought, the attitudes you allowed yourself to carry no longer works for you. Why? Because when He takes you to higher plateaus, He increases the consecration.”
This is the critical warning for anyone chasing position or platform on their own terms: you can force your way into influence, but you cannot manufacture the purity that comes with God-given elevation. When He raises you, the power and the holiness arrive together. One without the other is a dangerous counterfeit.
The Bottom Line
If you feel like you’re between seasons — not quite where you want to be, but restless in the place you’re standing — take heart. David was anointed king long before he sat on the throne. The spiritual reality preceded the visible one. “In the spirit, God’s made His selection,” Hernandez reminds us. “It’s just a matter of time now until you step into the fullness of what God has assigned to you.”
The anointing is not merely for a select few spiritual giants of history.
It is active.
It is present.
And according to these signs, it may be resting on you right now.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
