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 words spoken by Jesus in Luke 22:31-32 are part of a larger conversation that took place during the Last Supper, just before Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion. The disciples were gathered with Him, and in this intimate moment, Jesus addressed Simon Peter directly with a serious warning: " And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. " — Luke 22:31-32 (KJV) This passage is profound because it highlights a spiritual battle that was taking place behind the scenes. While Peter and the other disciples were unaware of the gravity of the situation, Jesus saw the spiritual forces at work. Understanding "Sifting as Wheat" The metaphor of sifting wheat is significant in biblical times. When wheat was harvested, it had to be sifted—meaning it was shaken and separated to re...