Why is Christ's anointing important for believers?

The anointing of Christ is significant because it sets Him apart as the chosen and empowered one designated to fulfill God's redemptive plan. In Isaiah 45:1, God refers to Cyrus as His anointed, yet this serves as a type of Christ, the ultimate Anointed One. As God’s chosen Savior, Christ fulfills the offices of prophet, priest, and king, establishing the foundation of our faith and ensuring the salvation of His elect. His anointing empowers Him to bind the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to the captives, and ultimately redeem His people from their sins. For believers, this means that our redemption, holiness, and righteousness are all rooted in His anointed work.