When kings had successively failed Israel and left them in the crisis of war, Isaiah prophesied a Messiah who will fulfil God's promises and usher in his peace. He will do that by the power of his seven-fold Spirit. This same Spirit is given to us in our Baptism. His gifts bring healing and hope in our brokenness and peace amidst our fears. But it is only when Jesus becomes our King, that they come into their own. Through his Spirit, God can change our lives and our world.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://castingfire.wordpress.com/2022/12/04/the-seven-fold-spirit-of-the-king/