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. ...
How Satan Uses Fear to Attack Believers (Biblical Perspective) Fear is one of Satan’s most subtle yet powerful weapons. It creeps into the heart, clouds our judgment, and weakens our faith. But fear, when not rooted in reverence for God, does not come from Him. Scripture teaches that God gives us peace, not panic—faith, not fear. So how does Satan use fear? Let’s look at several ways he operates through fear to hinder and control believers. 1. Fear Undermines Faith Fear and faith cannot coexist in the same heart. When Satan introduces fear, his goal is to shift our focus from God's power to our problems. This happened to Peter when he walked on water toward Jesus. The moment he looked at the wind and waves, fear overtook him, and he began to sink (Matthew 14:30). Fear caused him to doubt what he could do through Christ. Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 1:7 that, " God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love a...