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I Choose Today to Truly Know God

Molinda Hern February 22, 2025

How does one truly know another? Better yet, how does one truly know the God of the universe, the Maker of heaven and earth? The One who created all things that are and were created? Is it even possible? And if it is, how can we, as mere humans, have a deep, personal, experiential, transformational relationship with God and truly know Him? As we continue with the seven-fold attributes of the Holy Spirit in Isaiah 11:2, today we explore the Spirit of Knowledge—not just knowledge in the sense of facts and information, but the kind of knowing that transforms everything. Jesus actually tells us what knowing God means. In John 17:3, He says, “Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” Eternal life isn’t just about what happens when we die. It’s not only about going to heaven—it starts here and now. To truly live is to know God. But this kind of knowing isn’t just about studying or learning about Him. The Hebrew word used for knowledge in Isaiah 11:2 is da‘at, and it carries the idea of deep, experiential, relational knowledge. It’s not about head

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I Choose Today to Rely on God’s Strength

Molinda Hern February 18, 2025

Strength… The thing about strength is that it is necessary for life. There is not only physical strength, emotional strength, and mental strength, but also spiritual strength. The dictionary defines strength as “the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure.” How can we possibly withstand great forces or pressures in our daily lives? The same way Jesus did. As we continue our study on the seven-fold Spirit in Isaiah 11:2, I want to look at the Spirit of Might and how we can apply it in our lives. Isaiah 11:2 describes seven attributes of the Holy Spirit that empowered Jesus as He came to fulfill the law of sacrifice and restore our relationship with God forever. In order to do this, He needed supernatural, divine strength. Jesus operated in supernatural strength—physically, spiritually, and in authority over creation. When He was in the wilderness for forty days, He was strengthened to overcome spiritual attacks and resist temptation. Luke 4:1-14 tells us that He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness and returned in the power of the Spirit. That same Spirit strengthens us to resist the enemy. Ephesians 6:10-11 reminds us that we are not

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I Choose Today to Follow God’s Guidance

Molinda Hern February 13, 2025

Have you ever faced a big decision and wondered what to do next? We all have. But before taking any step—big or small—Jesus always sought counsel from the Father. As we continue exploring the seven attributes of the Holy Spirit in Isaiah 11:2, today we’re focusing on the Spirit of Counsel. This aspect of the Holy Spirit enables us to receive God’s guidance and offer godly counsel to others—just as Jesus did throughout His ministry. Luke 6:12-13 records one of these moments: “One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles…” Before making one of the biggest decisions in His ministry—choosing His twelve apostles—Jesus spent the entire night in prayer. He sought the Father’s wisdom and guidance, ensuring that every step aligned with God’s will. But Jesus didn’t just seek counsel for Himself—He was also filled with the Holy Spirit so He could guide, teach, and counsel others. After His baptism, He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness (Luke 4:1) and spoke with authority because He was filled with the Spirit

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I Choose Today to Trust God Beyond What I Can See

Molinda Hern February 11, 2025

Have you ever looked back on a situation and thought, “If I had known then what I know now, I would have done things differently”? Maybe you rushed into a decision, trusted the wrong advice, or took matters into your own hands—only to realize later that you didn’t have the full picture. That’s the challenge of trust. We can only see so much, yet we try to make sense of things on our own. But what if we trusted the One who sees everything from the very beginning? When we don’t trust God, we are trusting ourselves. The problem with that is our limited ability to see. We can only see in our box, in a big room of boxes, that is one of many rooms, filled with other’s boxes, in a house. But God sees the whole house, what is going on in every box and how they interact. He sees what is coming, knows what is best for us, and prepares us for our good and His glory. This is why Scripture reminds us:“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will

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I Choose Today to See with Spiritual Understanding

Molinda Hern February 6, 2025

As we continue our exploration of Isaiah 11:2 and the seven attributes of the Holy Spirit, today I want to chat about something really special: spiritual understanding. This isn’t just about book smarts; it’s about seeing the world through God’s eyes, grasping those deeper truths that can guide us every day. Isaiah 11:2 describes the Messiah, stating, “The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.” This highlights the profound depth of insight that comes from the Holy Spirit. Take Jesus, for example. He had this incredible knack for truly understanding people, gently helping them uncover the real motivations behind their actions. Remember Nicodemus? He was a Pharisee who came to Jesus at night, curious and seeking answers. Even though he was well-versed in the Scriptures and the law, he felt something was missing. Jesus, with His divine insight, met Nicodemus right where he was. He explained profound spiritual truths in a way that resonated deeply with him (John 3:1-21). It’s like Jesus knew exactly how to reach his heart. In my own journey, while studying Management, I learned

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