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. ...
" Dry bones shall rise again " is rooted in the powerful vision of the prophet Ezekiel in Ezekiel 37:1-14. This passage describes a valley filled with dry bones that miraculously come to life under God's command. It is a message of restoration, revival, and divine intervention. 1. Historical and Biblical Context of Ezekiel 37 Ezekiel was a prophet who ministered during Israel’s Babylonian exile (around 597–571 BC). The Israelites had been taken captive by King Nebuchadnezzar, and Jerusalem, including the Temple, was destroyed. The people were devastated, feeling as though they had lost their identity, their land, and their connection with God. In this state of despair, God gives Ezekiel a vision of dry bones coming to life. This vision serves as a prophetic message of hope, promising that Israel would be restored both physically and spiritually. 2. The Symbolism of the Dry Bones The vision is rich in sym...