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. ...
A strongman in spiritual terms refers to a powerful demonic spirit that exerts control over a person, family, or territory, often by establishing spiritual strongholds. The term is derived from Matthew 12:29, where Jesus speaks of binding the strongman to plunder his goods, symbolizing spiritual warfare against the enemy. Here's a detailed explanation and structured prayer for dealing with strongholds caused by a strongman: Understanding the Strongman 1. Who is the Strongman? A. A ruling spirit that operates behind oppression, generational curses, addiction, sickness, fear, or spiritual bondage. B. It often works with other spirits to establish a foothold in a person’s life or a region. A lot of people today are under serious demonic manipulation due to the evil activities of a strongman going on in their lives, and if God doesn't intervene for these people's deliverance they will surely be killed in captivity. 2. How Does It Gain A...