01.19.23 The Spirit Within


Isaiah paints a picture of the coming Messiah. We know with hindsight this is Jesus. It is an apt description of His character and empowerment.


the Spirit of Yahweh will rest upon him,
the Spirit of Extraordinary Wisdom,
the Spirit of Perfect Understanding
the Spirit of Wise Strategy,
the Spirit of Mighty Power,
the Spirit of Revelation, and
the Spirit of the Fear of Yahweh. Isaiah 11:2

Notice each statement begins with “the Spirit.” This Holy Spirit is the same source of wisdom, power, and insight in us.
We so desperately need to live in close communion with the Spirit of God to live a life that is beyond the realm of the ordinary.

He will find his delight in living by the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord. He will neither judge by appearances nor make his decisions based on rumors. 4 With righteousness he will uphold justice for the poor and defend the lowly of the earth. Isaiah 11:3-4


The result of walking in step and allowing the Holy Spirit has the same impact in us and through us that it had in Jesus. The Holy Spirit reveals the heart of God, so we stand in awe of Him and reflect His love for others, especially the oppressed.

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