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. ...
“Who is on the Lord’s side?” is found in Exodus 32:26, in the context of the golden calf incident. Here’s the detailed account: Background : After delivering the Israelites from Egypt, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. However, during Moses' prolonged absence on the mountain, the people grew impatient and convinced Aaron to make a golden calf to worship (Exodus 32:1-6). This act of idolatry angered God, who informed Moses and threatened to destroy the people. Moses interceded for them and descended the mountain with the stone tablets of the law (Exodus 32:7-15). Moses' Confrontation : Upon witnessing the idolatry, Moses shattered the tablets in anger (Exodus 32:19) and destroyed the golden calf by burning it, grinding it to powder, and making the Israelites drink the mixture (Exodus 32:20). Moses then stood at the gate of the camp and issued the challenge: “Who is ...