Every true servant of God carries a measure of grace, a spiritual oil poured out by the Lord for a specific assignment. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills carries such oil—an unmistakable anointing that causes his work to flourish, his words to carry weight, and his ministry to bear lasting fruit. But what many do not see is how carefully he protects that oil.
He teaches that the anointing is precious. It is not something to be taken for granted. It does not rest on casual living. It flows in the life of the one who honors God’s presence, God’s Word, and God’s people. From his personal disciplines to his daily decisions, Bishop Dag has built a life that values the oil.
He understands that the oil can be contaminated. That sin, pride, carnality, and distraction can weaken what God has poured out. And so he lives with sobriety, guarding what God has entrusted to him—not out of fear, but out of reverence.
A Life of Consistent Consecration
One of the greatest secrets to the preservation of Bishop Dag’s anointing is his consecration. He lives a life that is set apart—not just in public, but in private. He is disciplined in prayer, faithful in fasting, and focused in study. He does not allow the demands of success to pull him away from the Source of his strength.
He teaches that the oil flows in the place of surrender. When you remain on the altar, the fire keeps burning. He is not careless with his time, his thoughts, or his associations. He chooses environments that stir his spirit. He avoids distractions that weaken spiritual hunger.
Through this consistency, the anointing in his life remains fresh. His preaching still carries fire. His books still impart grace. His ministry still bears fruit—because he continues to value what God has placed upon him.
Avoiding Familiarity With Sacred Things
Another way Bishop Dag protects the oil is by avoiding familiarity with spiritual things. He never becomes too casual with the presence of God, the call of God, or the people of God. He teaches that when you treat holy things as common, the power begins to leak.
He honors the pulpit. He respects the Word. He approaches ministry with fear and trembling—not because he is afraid of failure, but because he reveres the One who called him. That honor keeps the anointing pure. That reverence keeps the oil flowing.
He teaches his pastors and leaders not to joke with their calling. Not to mishandle sacred moments. Not to get used to the presence of God. Because the moment you become familiar, you lose the awe. And when the awe is gone, the oil dries up.
Living Under Divine Covering
Bishop Dag also protects the oil by staying under covering. He has never lived as a spiritual lone ranger. He honors authority, submits to spiritual oversight, and teaches others to do the same. He believes that protection flows from alignment. And the anointing flows best where there is order and humility.
He builds ministry teams with accountability. He welcomes correction. He listens to counsel. And because of this, his life and ministry remain in a place of divine flow. The covering of God is not just on his life—it is over his churches, his leaders, and his work.
Through Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, the Church is learning that the oil is precious. That it must be guarded. And that it can remain—if the vessel remains clean, humble, and fully surrendered to the One who poured it out.