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 Prince of This World Has Blinded: Understanding 2 Corinthians 4:4 In 2 Corinthians 4:4, the Apostle Paul writes: " In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. " (KJV) This verse highlights a critical spiritual reality: the reason many people do not respond to the gospel is not merely intellectual or cultural—it is spiritual blindness caused by “ the god of this world. ” Who is the “Prince” or “God of This World”? The “ god of this world ” refers to Satan, also known as the prince of this world in other scriptures like John 12:31 and John 14:30. Jesus Himself acknowledged Satan’s limited authority in the world system, especially over those who do not belong to God. Satan operates within the boundaries allowed by God, but his influence over the fallen world is real and pervasive...