THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS #201 | THE LIFE OF MOSES #182
Pastor Christopher Choo
Lesson 3887
THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS #201
THE LIFE OF MOSES #182
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THE TABERNACLE OF MOSES ( Part 40)
THE MENORAH #10
THE 7 SPIRITS OF GOD IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION ( Lesson #2)
THE 7 SPIRITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
There are seven "Spirits of God" recorded in Isaiah 11 that some scholars thought correspond with the 7 branches of the Menorah.
"There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse,
And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, (central shaft)
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, (two outer branches)
The Spirit of counsel and
might, (two outer branches)
The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. (two outer branches)"
— Isaiah 11:1-2
These 7 Spirits are found in another book of the O.T.
In the Book of Proverbs, Solomon uses this same language as Isaiah using seven similar words, as it concerns how to receive and walk in this light of God's Word.
"My son, if you receive my words,
And treasure my commands within you,
So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God."
— Proverbs 2:1-5
Like the lively flames of the Menorah, we must cry out, stretch out our ears, lift our voices, seek for the truth and wisdom as if it were a hidden treasure.
Why are these 7 Spirits so valuable?
They are aspects of the Holy Spirit’s work in our life (Isa. 11:2).
Here they are and what they practically can do in our lives:
1. “Spirit of the Lord” (Intimacy)
The center shaft of the Jewish “Menorah” (the seven branch candlestick in the Hebrew tabernacle) is the most prominent.
All the other branches come out of that one.
I believe this represents Jesus. He is the main “Branch.”
I must have an intimate relationship with Him and His Word in order to be “filled with oil” and never dry spiritually.
2. “Spirit of wisdom” (Order)
Wisdom is order.
Solomon, the wisest man ever to live on earth, put the kingdom of Israel into “order.” He developed amazing governmental systems, wrote thousands of proverbs, and made Israel the richest nation in history.
The Holy Spirit is not the author of confusion. He will help you to organize your family, your money, your marriage, your business, and then bless you with amazing financial freedom.
One GOOD decision can change a lifetime of BAD decisions.
3. “Spirit of understanding”
(Clarity)
Understanding is clarity.
Some very wealthy, important people have no purpose. Money is not a purpose. Rich people who retire figure that out.
Clarity concerns the will of God.
What is God’s purpose for you?
What is His will?
What should you invest your life in doing?
Ask the Holy Spirit to give you “understanding in the will of God.”
4. “Spirit of counsel”
(Decisions)
When you get ready to buy a house, marry somebody, take a job or move somewhere, the Holy Spirit has something to say about that.
You can make one bad decision and alter the entire course of your future for generations to come.
One GOOD decision can change a lifetime of BAD decisions.
If you find a compass in the deep woods, you start on your way out.
5. “Spirit of might” (Authority)
Many of us live our lives in weakness and fear. We run from our shadow. We are especially afraid of the future, the devil, and the unknown.
The spirit of “Might” gives you authority, boldness, and excitement for the future.
You step boldly into your future, knowing that the Holy Spirit is guiding and empowering you every step of the way.
6. “Spirit of knowledge” (Faith)
Knowledge is faith.
Christians lack knowledge. They don’t realize that Christ already set them free from sin, infirmity, depression, addiction, and a host of other enemies.
7. “Spirit of the Fear of the Lord” (Integrity)
The last candlestick is the purity of fire itself.
The Spirit wants our minds, our thoughts, our words, our actions, and our relationships to be pure, holy, and true.
Pray through these seven “lamps” daily Light them in your heart each day. May your life be totally transformed by the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit in our walk of sanctification.
