The holy anointing oil of Exodus 30 was no ordinary mixture. God Himself chose every ingredient, measured every proportion, and reserved the result exclusively for His service. Behind the physical formula lay a profound spiritual truth - one that speaks directly into the life of every believer today.
In The Anointed Life, Rev. Dr. Marcia Neveu takes readers on a transformative journey through the five ingredients of the divine anointing oil: myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cassia, and olive oil. Each element carries deep prophetic significance, revealing the qualities God desires to cultivate in those He calls and consecrates. Surrender. Zeal. Integrity. Authority. And the Holy Spirit, who carries them all.
This is not a theoretical study of a biblical artefact. It is a living invitation - to be set apart, refined, and poured out. Each chapter combines devotional teaching with Scripture, reflective questions, practical exercises, and prayers, creating a rich resource for both personal growth and group study.
Readers will discover what the anointing truly is and what it is not, how the Holy Spirit works as the Master Perfumer - blending experience, character, and calling into something holy and fragrant - and how to walk daily in the flow of God's anointing without burnout, pride, or imitation.
Whether you are new to faith or seasoned in ministry, The Anointed Life will deepen your understanding of consecration, empower your walk with the Holy Spirit, and call you to carry the fragrance of Christ wherever God places you.
"We are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing." - 2 Corinthians 2:15 (NKJV)
Neveu, Marcia: - "Rev. Dr. Marcia Neveu (also known as Ama Asantoa) is a Classical Pentecostal minister, Doctor of Ministry, and prolific author whose life and writing are shaped by a singular conviction: Live Full. Pour Out. Die Empty.A licensed minister within the Church of God tradition, Marcia has spent decades in active ministry spanning preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and international mission. She is the founder of the Asantoa Foundation, a UK-registered charity operating primarily in Ghana, where she has served communities for nearly thirty years through education, healthcare, and humanitarian outreach. She currently serves as educational lead for the School of Ministerial Excellence, where she creates the annual curriculum - researching and developing up to thirty detailed lesson plans per year that form the theological backbone of the programme's teaching.Her writing weaves together life experience, biblical insight, and practical wisdom - encouraging readers to grow deeper in faith, walk in purpose, and live out the truth of God's Word in everyday life. She has written books, Bible teaching series, and devotional studies, all designed to strengthen believers and equip the church for daily living. Her books are written from the front lines of ministry - honest, pastoral, and deeply rooted in Scripture.Alongside her ministry, Marcia is a creative at heart, expressing her faith through words, art, and craft. She divides her time between the UK and Ghana, where she is developing Peace Villa - a house of peace and prayer, and a place of rest and refreshing for others.Her work is gradually being translated into Twi, French, Spanish, and German, reflecting her passion for making the Word of God accessible to all. She believes that faith is not only to be taught, but to be lived - leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and obedience to God."
