The Holy Spirit is not merely a mystical presence but the very breath, wisdom, and power of God working in and through believers. Isaiah 11:2 offers one of the clearest biblical outlines of the Holy Spirit's attributes, describing seven distinct manifestations—often called the seven powers or spirits of the Holy Spirit. These powers were fully embodied in Jesus Christ and are given to believers to live godly and victorious lives. Isaiah 11:2 (KJV) " And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. " Let’s look at each power in detail: 1. The Spirit of the Lord This is the foundational presence of the Holy Spirit—the sovereign power of God that rests upon a person for divine assignment. It represents God’s anointing, approval, and presence. ...
The idea that “When God closes one door, He opens another” reflects God's providence and sovereignty, often seen in how He redirects His people toward His purposes. Below are detailed biblical examples and principles supporting this idea:
1. God Closes Doors to Redirect Us
● Acts 16:6-7:
In this passage, God closed the doors to Asia and Bithynia, but He later directed Paul and his team to Macedonia through a vision (Acts 16:9-10). This demonstrates that closed doors can lead to better opportunities aligned with God’s will.
God is our Father, and as a Father, He won't possibly watch or allow us to walk into destruction without His Fatherly protection. He protects us by not allowing us to walk through that door of destruction.
2. God Opens Doors No One Can Shut
● Revelation 3:8 :
This verse is part of Jesus' message to the church in Philadelphia. It highlights that God provides opportunities and blessings that are divinely appointed, emphasizing His control over our lives and circumstances.
When God is the one that opens your door, no matter what the enemies do they can't close it because His best for you lies in walking through the He opens for you, and for the fact He is the one that opened the door, no one cannot close it for sure.
3. Trusting God When a Door Closes
● Proverbs 3:5-6 :
This passage reminds us that when one door closes, it’s crucial to trust God's guidance. His plans often exceed human understanding.
The fact that the door got closed means that it is not good for you. God has your best interest at hand, trust Him to take you through the process.
4. Biblical Examples of God Closing and Opening Doors
● Joseph’s Life (Genesis 37-50):
Joseph was sold into slavery and imprisoned—closed doors that seemed disastrous. Yet, God used these situations to elevate him to a position of power in Egypt, ultimately saving many lives during a famine.
● Moses and the Red Sea (Exodus 14):
When the Israelites faced the Red Sea with Pharaoh’s army behind them, it seemed like a dead end. Yet, God opened the sea, creating a miraculous path forward.
5. Encouragement for Today
When God closes a door, it often protects us from harm, redirects us to a better opportunity, or encourages growth in faith. Though the path may not always be clear, God’s plans are always for our good (Jeremiah 29:11).
Romans 8:28
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