Are the Seven Functions of the One Holy Spirit Resting Upon You?
The Word of God is not silent about the depth and power that believers are meant to carry. We were not created to live powerless, mundane lives. The same Holy Spirit who empowered Jesus to heal, deliver, teach with authority, and conquer death has been sent to dwell in us. But have you allowed all seven functions—the full expression—of the one Holy Spirit to rest upon you?
Understanding the Seven Spirits of God
In Isaiah 11:1–2, the prophet speaks of a Branch—a prophetic picture of Jesus Christ—who would operate in a divine fullness unlike anything the world had seen:
“And 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 (MEV)
This passage isn’t referring to seven different spirits, but seven manifestations or functions of the one Holy Spirit. These seven Spirits—resting upon Jesus—represent the totality of how the Spirit desires to empower, guide, and rest upon every believer who walks in covenant with the Father.
Jesus Moved in Fullness, Without Measure
Scripture declares:
“For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without measure to Him.”
John 3:34 (MEV)
Jesus operated in an anointing that came from being under an open heaven. At His baptism, the heavens were “torn open” and the Spirit descended like a dove upon Him (Mark 1:10 (NKJV)). From that moment on, Jesus moved in miracles, signs, wonders, and spiritual discernment because He walked in the fullness of the seven Spirits of God.
We are not only called to walk like Jesus walked—we are empowered to. But we must be intentional in pursuing the fullness of the Holy Spirit and asking for these seven expressions to rest upon us.
Find out more in Kathy’s book, Baptism of Fire and Power
- The Spirit of the Lord
This is the manifest presence of God. It is the empowerment that comes from intimacy and personal relationship with Him. Jesus proclaimed in Luke 4:18:
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor…”
Luke 4:18 (NKJV)
The Spirit of the Lord comes upon you to anoint you, empower you, and use you for Kingdom impact. Peter moved in this anointing—not just once, but continually. He went from healing one person in Acts 3:7, to healing entire crowds through his shadow (Acts 5:15-16). That is the power of operating under a torn heaven.
- The Spirit of Wisdom
Wisdom is the supernatural ability to make godly decisions and teach others in a way that unlocks revelation. It takes the written Word and breathes life into it through the Spirit.
“If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God…”
1 Peter 4:11 (MEV)
It is possible to read the Bible and still lack wisdom. But when the Spirit of Wisdom rests on you, you become a vessel of divine insight and clarity.
- The Spirit of Understanding
Understanding is not simply intellectual comprehension—it’s spiritual enlightenment. Paul prayed:
“…that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened…”
Ephesians 1:18 (MEV)
This Spirit gives you insight, boldness, and confidence in who you are in Christ. It also allows you to explain the Word with simplicity and depth, leading others into truth.
- The Spirit of Counsel
This is the guidance and strategy of God. It helps you know the right path and choose it. Job described a season where he was surrounded by divine counsel:
“When the friendly counsel of God was over my tent…”
Job 29:4 (MEV)
Ask the Lord to anoint your mind and ears with this Spirit—to hear, heed, and walk out His instructions.
- The Spirit of Might
This is dunamis—miracle-working power. It strengthens your inner man and enables supernatural acts. You are not called to a powerless Christianity.
“Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power…”
Colossians 1:11 (MEV)
“…to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man.”
Ephesians 3:16 (MEV)
This Spirit gives you faith to believe God can and will do the miraculous through you.
- The Spirit of Knowledge
Knowledge is intimacy. It’s not just knowing about God—it’s knowing Him.
“For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord…”
Isaiah 11:9 (MEV)
This Spirit allows you to discern God’s heart and hear divine strategy and revelation in prayer. It’s the impartation of information and insight directly from His throne room.
- The Spirit of the Fear of the Lord
This is reverence, awe, obedience, and surrender. It’s trusting His ways above your own and living from a place of worship and holiness.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…”
Proverbs 1:7 (MEV)
Walking in the fear of the Lord invites the blessings, favor, and friendship of God into your life.
Questions to Ask Yourself
Are you experiencing the manifest presence of God or just a spiritual routine?
Have you asked the Lord to rest His full Spirit upon you?
Are you flowing in counsel, wisdom, and might—or just human effort?
Do you revere Him in every area of your life, or only in crisis?
Have you cultivated intimacy or do you only seek knowledge?
Prayer Declarations
I declare the Spirit of the Lord is upon me, empowering me to fulfill my Kingdom assignment.
I walk in wisdom and understanding, knowing the deep things of God and expressing them clearly.
I receive the Spirit of counsel and might. I am strong in the Lord and operate in His dunamis power.
The Spirit of knowledge flows through me. I know the Lord intimately and receive divine revelation.
I live in the fear of the Lord. I honor Him in thought, word, and deed. His presence is my reward.
Want to go deeper?
I encourage you to read Baptism of Fire and Power, available at KathyDeGrawMinistries.org. In it, I teach how the fire of God activates the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
Also, check out my YouTube teaching on this subject at
https://www.youtube.com/@KathyDeGraw.
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We were never meant to live with a capped or measured anointing. Jesus operated in fullness, and you can too. The seven Spirits of the Lord are not only for Him—they are available for you.
Pursue them. Ask for them. Walk in them. Let the fullness of the Holy Spirit rest upon you today.
