Scripture

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 of the fear of the Lord.

Observation

Out of David’s stump a shoot, a new branch, will grow. The Spirit of the Lord will be upon him – wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and fear of the Lord.

He will bring justice, and the earth will shake at his word. Nature will be transformed and natural enemies will live in peace.

The heir to David’s kingdom will be a banner of salvation to the whole world. Nations will come to Him. He will make a highway for his people to return to the land from every direction.

Application

From the stump of David’s Kingdom came the Messiah, the Lord Jesus. His word has shaken the world and now billions of people from every nation on the earth claim to be his followers.

The Spirit of the Lord rests upon him. That is how we know He is the true son of God and not a pretend saviour

The Spirit of wisdom – He knew how to deal with the sick people and the true seekers, as well as deflecting the troublemakers.

The Spirit of understanding – He sees through all the pretences of men and women because He sees our hearts.

The Spirit of counsel – he is the Advocate, the Paraclete. Jesus advocates for us with the Father, saying “he/ she is mine.”

The Spirit of knowledge – He knows all things and can give us knowledge that brings healing and conviction for us and for others.

The Spirit of the fear of the Lord – this is about worship, our whole lives are being transformed by His presence as we bring our lives into alignment with His purposes.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, you are the true messiah, the glorious king over all people over all people, the Son of God. Praise be to you. Amen