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. ...
" Could you not have watched with me one hour? " comes from the Gospel of Matthew 26:40. Jesus speaks these words to His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane, just before His arrest and crucifixion. This moment is one of the most intense in the New Testament, revealing Jesus' human and divine nature, His agony, and the weakness of His disciples. Context of the Verse After the Last Supper, Jesus took Peter, James, and John with Him to Gethsemane, a place where He often prayed. He told them: " My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death. Stay here and watch with me. " (Matthew 26:38) Then, He moved a little farther and prayed to the Father, asking if the "cup" of suffering could be taken away, yet submitting to God's will: " O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will. " (Matthew 26:39) When Jesus returned to His disciples, He found t...