Revelation 4:5 describes seven lamps of fire, which represent the seven spirits of God. This is symbolic of the work of the Holy Spirit, specifically in regard to illumination and revelation. The number seven is a symbol of fullness, indicating that the seven spirits of God represent the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 6:4 also references the illumination that comes from the Holy Spirit.

Each manifestation of the Holy Spirit reveals what it can do in the life of Jesus Christ and in the life of any believer who is impacted by God’s presence and power. The seven lampstands that John sees in his vision of Jesus represent the importance of understanding life, light, and our inner being. Jesus is the life of everything created and the substance from which our spirit is made, and everything exists through Him. The Gospel of John describes this life as the light of men, which gives us understanding in our spirit.

7 Lampstands

The menorah, the gold lampstand in the Tabernacle, represents Christ who lights the way for believers. The olive oil in the seven lamps symbolizes the complete power of the ministry of the Holy Spirit, who illuminates and uncovers even the darkest sins. The lamps on the menorah are shaped like almond blossoms, representing the almond tree’s sense of alertness and careful attention, as it is the first tree to bloom and announces the arrival of spring. This relates to the Holy Spirit’s role in revealing sin to the world and alerting to judgment for those who reject Jesus. Jeremiah sees an almond branch as an alarm clock that watches over the fulfillment of God’s Word, which alerts us to be watchful to fulfill His Word.

Read: Jeremiah 1:11 Exodus 25:32 Proverbs 20:27 John 8:12

The 7 Spirits of God are:

• Spirit of Yahweh
• Wisdom
• Intelligence.
• Advice
• Power
• Knowledge
• Spirit of Fear (of God)

1. Spirit of Yahweh

The Spirit of Truth is the guide that leads believers into all truth, as mentioned in John 16:13. The Spirit of Yahweh represents the very essence and character of God, resting on Jesus. The Spirit of the Lord reflects spiritual authority, as seen in Luke 4:18. The spirit component of our being is hereditary and stored in our DNA. Believers have an inheritance in Christ, predestined according to God’s purpose to bring Him glory, as stated in Ephesians 1:11-12.

2. SPIRIT OF WISDOM

Wisdom, given by the Holy Spirit, helps us understand God’s purpose. Proverbs 20:18 emphasizes the importance of wisdom in making war with order and direction. Intuition is a crucial component of wisdom, allowing us to receive revelation from God, and prophecy, wisdom, and science are manifestations of this divine wisdom.

Jesus’ life exemplifies God’s omniscience manifested in wisdom, which James 3:17 describes as pure, peaceable, kind, merciful, and fruitful. This wisdom is not just about knowledge or intelligence but also involves ethical decision-making. The Holy Spirit teaches us spiritual things and helps us speak not with human wisdom, but with words taught by the Spirit.

3. SPIRIT OF INTELLIGENCE

Intelligence is the ability to know how to act in every circumstance, and it is a gift given by God through the Spirit. Exodus 31:3 mentions that God fills people with the Spirit of God, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and art.

Job reveals to us the importance of spiritual and eternal intelligence, as every perfect gift descends from above, as mentioned in James. Job 12:12-13 emphasizes that science is in the old, and intelligence is in old age.

The Spirit of Intelligence is the perfect natural and spiritual understanding that is added to wisdom, helping us walk safely and without fear. Spiritual senses are the components of the Spirit of Intelligence, allowing us to perceive the invisible world through spiritual senses, just as our body has senses to keep in touch with the physical world.

4. Spirit Of Advice

The Spirit’s advice helps us to reach the ways and means to achieve the will of God, as mentioned in Psalm 143:10. The Spirit of Advice guides and provides illumination in written or spoken words, dreams, visions, and guidance from spiritual parents.

The fullness of counsel, plans, and purpose are found in Jesus, as Isaiah 9:6 states. The Spirit of Counsel guides us towards the understanding and spiritual intelligence of God’s wisdom, which is in the mind of the Spirit. The mind of the Spirit consists of several parts, including the knowledge of God, which is given to us supernaturally.

Psalm 33:11 emphasizes that Jehovah’s counsel stands forever, and the thoughts of his heart endure throughout all generations.

5. Spirit Of Power

The Spirit of God gives believers strength and produces power in them, as mentioned in Acts 1:8. The Spirit of Power provides vigor, strength, courage, and the ability to perform feats for God, giving strength to be above any circumstance.

Our spirit has an area where the power of God resides, and it is through this part of our spirit that the gifts of miracles and healing are manifested, and the wonders of God are performed. It is, in a way, the motor of the spirit.

Habakkuk 3:4 describes the brightness and power of God, with bright rays coming out of His hand, and His power being hidden. The Almighty power of God is evident in creation and throughout history. We see Jesus Christ’s power in His ability to perform miracles, heal the sick, cast out demons, and rise from the dead.

6. Spirit Of Knowledge

The Spirit of God can give us knowledge of God through communion with Him. Jesus had knowledge of the supernatural, even knowing the thoughts of people. The Spirit of Knowledge adds greater practical capacity and anointing to complete assigned work. Communion with God through the Spirit communicates our spirit with our soul and specifically with our heart or deposit of emotions and character.

7. Spirit Of Fear (of God)

The fear of the Lord indicates reverence, respect, and honor to God, His things, and His people. It is the beginning of wisdom, as mentioned in Psalm 111:1. The Spirit of fear of Jehovah guides us to obey God and turn away from evil, as emphasized in Proverbs 16:6.

Jesus demonstrated obedience and holy fear to the Father in Hebrews 5:7 and Mark 14:35-36. The Spirit of fear of Jehovah is clean and enduring forever, according to Psalm 19:9.

The conscience, where the fear and wisdom of God lies, is the way in which we can have knowledge of good and evil, even without having read the Bible before. Romans 2:14-16 emphasizes that the conscience shows the work of the law written on our hearts and bears witness or accuses us on the Day of Judgment.

As children of God, with restored communion through the work of Jesus Christ by grace and faith, we can eat of the correct tree and live in obedience and holy fear to God.