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. ...
Spiritual sleep refers to a state of spiritual insensitivity, apathy, or negligence in one's relationship with God. It is a condition where a person becomes unaware of or indifferent to spiritual truths, responsibilities, and dangers. Just as physical sleep renders a person unaware of their surroundings, spiritual sleep blinds believers to the reality of sin, the enemy’s tactics, and God’s voice. The Bible warns us repeatedly against falling into this dangerous state. Here are the major dangers of spiritual sleep, as revealed in the Bible, with supporting scriptures: 1. Vulnerability to the Enemy's Attacks “ But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.” Matthew 13:25 (KJV) When we are spiritually asleep, the enemy can sow destructive seeds—of sin, doubt, fear, bitterness, and false doctrine—into our lives. This parable shows that...