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. ...
Marriage restitution, in biblical terms, refers to the restoration of a broken or strained marriage relationship to its original state of unity, love, and covenant. It involves repentance, forgiveness, healing, and divine intervention. While the Bible does not use the specific term “ marriage restitution, ” it is rich with principles, examples, and teachings that support the concept of restoring marriages that have suffered from betrayal, separation, neglect, or spiritual drift. God’s Design for Marriage The foundation for understanding marriage restitution begins with understanding God’s design for marriage: “ Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. ” Mark 10:9 (NIV) Marriage is a divine covenant, not just a social contract. In Genesis 2:24, God ordained that a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they shall become one...