Scripture: Revelations 1 v 4; 3 v 1; 4 v 5.
The Revelation of John given by the Holy Spirit starts
with a revelation of how Jesus looks in his glorified body (Rev. 1v 12-17)
which is a profound comparison with who Daniel saw in Daniel 10 v 5-9.
John mentions the Seven Spirits that are before the Throne
of Almighty God three times. Much emphasis is upon the number 7 in the first
few chapters of Revelations. Jesus speaks of seven churches; seven stars; seven
golden candlesticks; and the seven spirits before God.
In chapter 4 v 5 ".....and there were seven lamps of
fire burning before the throne, which are the Seven Spirits of God."
I believe these Seven are the different anointings that
go forth from the throne of God to empower God's people whether Jews or
Christians throughout the ages. My views are not written in stone and are an
interpretation.
The anointing that caused the Creation of all things
would be first. Then the judgment anointing that destroyed first two cities
called Sodom and Gomorrah, and then the Flood to wipe out all but 8 persons and
pairs of all created animals. This anointing would also be evident in the Great
White Throne judgment after the Seventh Millenium.
The anointing of forming Israel and not allowing that
Holy Land to fall to her enemies as was promised - Enabling Moses to lead the
Jews towards it for forty years by mighty miracles against Pharoah. This
anointing would also enable God to restore Israel to her own land in 1948 after
1900 years being scattered over the whole world.
The Messianic anointing that brought Jesus Christ to be
manifest on this Earth to fulfil 333 Old Testament prophecies from the virgin
birth; His place of birth; His death for sinners; and every aspect of His life.
This anointing produced many miracles, many people healed, people raised from
the dead, great truth preached about salvation and Heaven.
The Anointing of the Holy Spirit given after 50 days
(Pentecost) from Jesus' death - the
promise of the Father - to bring salvation and to empower Christians to witness
for Jesus and to wisely use the 9 gifts to bring healing and miracles to those
who need it. It will fully blossom in the last great revival in powerful
evangelism, prophecy and many miracles, bringing in the great harvest of souls
to the Kingdom of God.
The 6th anointing will force Satan to manifest fully as
the Antichrist on Earth in the Great Tribulation where his true colours will be
seen for the last 7 years. He will know he has a short time and his utterly
evil nature and hatred for all God's creation will be on full display.
The final anointing is for the Rapture of all born again
Spirit filled Christians to be caught up to Heaven to meet Jesus in the air and
to ever be with the Lord. This coincides with the testimony of the two prophets
in Revelation 11 - Resulting in the
rescue of Israel during the Battle of Armageddon - and the ushering in
of the final Millenium of rest and restoration in peace.
There are a number of articles on this blog that expand
on the ideas and topics mentioned above. "The Seventh Day"; "The
Anointing of the Holy Spirit"; "Precious Gifts"; "The
Burning Bush"; "The Defeat of Satan" et al.
Anyone who has had a different understanding of the Seven
Spirits of God - I would love to know it. Write to brendarethman@gmail.com.
Prayer: Father God we so long to be in Heaven with You to
look upon the things which John saw in Revelations. He never explained the
Seven Spirits before Your throne and I trust I got this right. Your power has
gone forth to accomplish all these things and Your Word never returns to You
void. Please let the reader understand the truth. In Jesus' name. Amen.