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 verse Hebrews 12:24 states: " To Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel. " This passage highlights the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice, comparing it to the blood of Abel. To fully grasp the meaning, we need to explore both Abel’s story and the power of Jesus' blood. The Blood of Abel: A Cry for Justice Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve, and his story is recorded in Genesis 4:1-10. Abel was a righteous man who offered an acceptable sacrifice to God—an offering from his flock. In contrast, his brother Cain offered crops but with a wrong heart. God accepted Abel’s sacrifice but rejected Cain’s, which led Cain to become jealous and murder Abel in the field. After the murder, God confronted Cain, saying: " The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground ." (Genesis 4:10, NKJV) Th...