The word “has” implies that the speaker possesses and controls these seven spirits. Since this speaker is the same Jesus Christ who was identified in Revelation 1:5 as “the ruler of kings on earth” and who revealed himself with the exalted majesty of Revelation 1:12–20, we are not surprised that he “has” (= controls) these seven spirits, even if these seven spirits belong to God.
1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.