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. ...
In the New Testament, the story of "touching the hem of his garment" appears in several books, including Matthew 9:20–22, Mark 5:25–34, and Luke 8:43–48. The scene is set as Jesus is on his way to help a synagogue leader's dying daughter. Along the way, a large crowd gathers around him. Amid the crowd, a woman who had been suffering from a debilitating bleeding condition for twelve years makes her way to Jesus. Background of the Woman The woman's condition, often interpreted as a type of chronic hemorrhage, made her ritually "unclean" according to Jewish law at the time. This would have severely isolated her socially and religiously, as she could not participate fully in community life, worship, or even physical contact with others. She had tried many treatments over the years, but none worked; in fact, some accounts say her condition only worsened, leaving her financially and emotionally drained. Her Act of Faith Believing deeply in Jesus’ powe...