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. ...
Rejection is a painful experience that should not be wished for anyone. Nobody deserves rejection irrespective of who the person is because it is an abominable act to reject the work of God's creation. But there is no doubt that a man came into this world and was rejected and killed by those who were to love and protect Him. He did nothing wrong to warrant the hatred, bitterness, and rejection from His people because His crime was that he was the son of God from the family of an ordinary carpenter. Matthew 13:55-57 His people never believed that God's only begotten son would stoop so low to come out from a poor family since Isaiah spoke so highly of His birth and mission on Earth in Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7. So, they expected the messiah to come from a rich and respected family, but they were not God who worked mysteriously. For no just cause, His background led to His rejection and persecution, but it did not stop Him from living up to God's divine will for Him whi...