The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me ____ to heal, to proclaim, to open the prison to those who are bound (Luke 4:18, 19).

• A. for healing
• B. to heal
• C. anointing me
• D. to proclaim

Answer: (C)

The Spirit’s empowering presence is described as an active, ongoing action that enables the work that follows. The phrase The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me sets up why what comes next happens—the Spirit is with and upon me for a purpose. The word anointing is the key idea here: it names the Spirit’s act of setting me apart and equipping me for ministry. By saying I am anointed, the sentence links the Spirit’s presence directly to the tasks of healing, proclaiming good news, and opening the prison doors for those who are bound. This matches the biblical pattern in Luke 4:18–19, where Jesus’ ministry is described as empowered and authorized by God through that anointing.

Using that participial form keeps the flow natural and accurate: the Spirit is upon me, anointing me to heal, to proclaim, to open the prison to those who are bound. It conveys that the authority to do these works comes from the Spirit’s setting apart and enabling, rather than listing them as separate, unrelated goals.