Today is the last day of our biblical oils. With it being Holy Saturday, this is a great to seek a deeper insigh and spiritual grounding. The thee oils we go over today are perfect for this day.
Hyssop
Hyssop is used to purify and cleanse as mentioned in Psalms. It's symbolism is also seen in John as a hyssop branch is used while Jesus was on the cross.
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Psalm 51:7
Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
John 19:29
A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.
Cistus
Historically cistus has been used to elevate one's mood
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Song of Songs 2:1
Song of Songs 2:1
Myrtle
Myrtle though not mentioned often, is present in the bible. Myrtle indicates growth, abundance and protection. Myrtle is part of Sukkot, the Feast of the Tabernacles. Myrtle branches as part of its ceremony.
New International Version (NIV)
Nehemiah 8:15
and that they should proclaim this word and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem: “Go out into the hill country and bring back branches from olive and wild olive trees, and from myrtles, palms and shade trees, to make temporary shelters”—as it is written.
Oils are not something new. They have been around since the beginning of time. Just read the bible.
Oils are not something new. They have been around since the beginning of time. Just read the bible.
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