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.
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
When I was working in an office setting, a group of us were discussing what superpower we would choose if we could have any ability. The usual answers came up—superhuman strength, the ability to fly, invisibility, mind control. When it was my turn, I said I would want the superpower of wisdom. Everyone laughed, but I was completely serious. At that time in my life, I felt lost in decision-making, and I knew that if I had wisdom—true wisdom that comes from the Spirit of God—I could navigate whatever life threw my way. I wasn’t the first person to think that wisdom was the best gift to receive. In the Bible, God told King Solomon that he could ask for anything, and Solomon—just 20 years old at the time—asked for wisdom to lead God’s people (1 Kings 3:9). Can you imagine being that young, given the opportunity to request anything, and choosing wisdom? He may have faced the same kind of laughter I did, but Solomon understood something profound: he could not lead well unless the Spirit of God empowered him with divine wisdom. As we continue our exploration of the seven attributes of the Holy Spirit outlined in Isaiah
Welcome to the first post in our series on the seven-fold attributes of the Holy Spirit found in Isaiah 11:2. Before we dive into our first attribute, let’s remember what Isaiah 11:1 tells us: “Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root.” (Isaiah 11:1 NLT) That Branch is Jesus, and He would bear fruit through the power of the Holy Spirit. Now, in Isaiah 11:2, we see the first attribute of the Holy Spirit resting on Him: “And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him [Jesus]…” (Isaiah 11:2a NLT) Just as the Spirit of the Lord rested on Jesus, we are invited to abide in God’s presence. The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus like a dove at His baptism (Matt: 3:16), and once He rested on Jesus, His presence never left Him. Jesus Himself explained the Holy Spirit’s role in John 14:17: “He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.” That last part—“But
One of the most amazing things about the Bible—other than it being the very breath and essence of God—is that it is alive and active, working to transform our lives every single moment of every single day. When I read and study God’s Word, I often discover something new or have the Holy Spirit reveal a deeper meaning I hadn’t noticed before. This happened when I was reading Isaiah 11:1-2. The passage begins by describing the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ, as a Branch bearing fruit: “Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root.” This verse paints a beautiful picture of Jesus’ ministry, growing out of what appeared to be a lifeless stump and producing abundant fruit. The chapter continues by describing how the Holy Spirit would anoint Jesus with seven qualities, empowering Him to complete His mission and purpose on earth: “And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord [awe and reverence].” We see this prophecy fulfilled in John 1:32, where John the Baptist recounts
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