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. ...
Prayer is one of the most sacred avenues through which believers communicate with God. While we often associate prayer with answers, miracles, and breakthroughs, the Bible also presents several sobering examples where prayers went unanswered—or were answered with a clear “ No .” These moments do not reflect God’s failure or indifference but reveal deeper truths about His will, holiness, justice, and eternal purpose. Here are ten profound examples of unanswered prayers in Scripture: 1. Moses’ Prayer to Enter the Promised Land Deuteronomy 3:23–27 “ Do not speak to me anymore about this matter. ” Moses, God’s faithful servant, earnestly prayed to enter the Promised Land after leading Israel for forty years. However, God denied his request because of Moses’ disobedience when he struck the rock at Meribah instead of speaking to it as commanded (Numbers 20:7–12). Despite his lea...