Isaiah 9-12, Psalms 111
Isaiah 11:1-2 (NLT)
“Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And 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 the fear of the Lord.”
In Isaiah 11:1–2, we see another prophecy pointing to the coming of Jesus Christ. Isaiah speaks of a descendant from the line of Jesse, the father of King David, who will be filled with the Spirit of the Lord. This “shoot” from what seemed like a cut-down tree shows that God’s promise would continue, even when it appeared that the line had been reduced.
Isaiah describes the Spirit resting on Him in a full and complete way: the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, and the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. These qualities reveal the character of Christ and the fullness of God’s presence in Him.
These verses may not be as commonly quoted as other prophecies about Jesus, but they show us how He lived. When Jesus began His ministry—after His baptism by John the Baptist—He demonstrated wisdom, understanding, and compassion. He gave wise counsel, showed strength in the face of opposition, and lived in complete reverence and obedience to the Father.
These verses also remind me that, as a follower of Jesus Christ, I am invited to walk in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. While I do not carry these qualities in the same fullness as Christ, I can grow in them as I listen to and follow the Spirit’s leading. The same Spirit that rested on Christ is at work in the lives of believers, shaping us to reflect His character more and more.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who fills us with His Spirit and shapes us to reflect Him — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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