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 Bible speaks often about laziness, especially in the wisdom literature like Proverbs. While there are no prominent named figures exclusively identified as lazy, the Scripture paints vivid pictures of what a lazy person looks like and the consequences they face. Two major examples stand out: the sluggard described in Proverbs and the wicked and lazy servant from Jesus’ parable in Matthew 25. The Sluggard in Proverbs The sluggard is a recurring character throughout the book of Proverbs. He is not given a personal name, but his behaviors and attitudes are described in ways that anyone can recognize. Proverbs 26:13-15 gives a humorous yet sobering illustration: " The sluggard says, 'There’s a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!' As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed. A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth. " ...