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 frequently describes Moses as having an intimate and direct relationship with God. One of the most well-known phrases about this relationship is found in Exodus 33:11, which states: " The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. " This verse suggests an extraordinary level of closeness, but does it mean Moses actually saw God’s face? To answer this, we must examine various biblical passages and their meanings. 1. What Does "Face to Face" Mean? When the Bible says Moses spoke with God " face to face ," it does not necessarily imply a literal, physical meeting of faces. Instead, it is a Hebrew idiom meaning direct, personal communication. Unlike the indirect ways God spoke to prophets—through dreams, visions, or intermediaries—Moses had a unique and open dialogue with God. Like Abraham and Jacob, also encountered God in special ways, but Moses’ experience was unparallele...