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. ...
Hatred is a destructive force that appears repeatedly throughout the Bible, often leading to division, violence, betrayal, and judgment. While the Bible promotes love as the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37–39), it also records many instances where hatred played a role in human relationships and decisions. These examples not only illustrate the consequences of hatred but also reveal the contrast between human emotions and God’s divine standard of love. Below are several powerful examples of hatred in the Bible, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. 1. Cain Hated Abel (Genesis 4:1–8) The earliest recorded act of hatred in the Bible is found in the story of Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. Cain became angry and jealous because God accepted Abel’s offering but rejected his. “ And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass… that Cain rose up against Abel his b...