10/06/2026
THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD
"The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him..." — Isaiah 11:2
The first attribute of the seven-fold Spirit is simply: The Spirit of the Lord.
Before wisdom.
Before understanding.
Before counsel.
Before power.
There is first the presence of God Himself.
Isaiah prophesied that the Spirit of the Lord would rest upon the coming Messiah. This prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus was baptised and began His public ministry.
The Spirit of the Lord speaks of God's divine presence resting upon a person for His purposes and glory. Everything Jesus did flowed from His relationship with the Father and the work of the Holy Spirit upon Him.
The seven-fold Spirit is not seven different spirits, but one Holy Spirit revealing the fullness of His ministry.
As believers, we are invited to live in dependence upon Him, allowing His presence to shape our character, direct our steps, and empower us to fulfil God's calling.
"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." — Isaiah 11:2 (NKJV)