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Jesus, My Counselor

He will be called Wonderful Counselor …— Isaiah 9:6

Recently I stumble on the following explanation on the office of a counselor that interests me. The write-up says: “a counselor is simply a guide and that a guide cannot lead someone where he or she does not want to go”. In other words, if a person does not want to seek health and wholeness, then the counselor's words and advice will only fall on deaf ears.

In this passage, we read that the promised Messiah is called Wonderful Counselor. As a counselor, he is the one who guides people to spiritual healing and a transformed life. When our Lord Jesus came into this world, he offered the most wonderful counsel which is the way to new life. One day a rich young man came to Jesus, asking how he could get eternal life. Jesus gave him good counsel: "Go, sell your possessions ... Then come, follow me" Matthew 19:21. In other words, make Jesus the priority in your life. But "when the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth" v22. Jesus gave a wonderful counsel, but the man walked away from the One who could have guided him to eternal life. Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, guides us in paths of righteousness and in the way of everlasting life. His words are health and healing, but we must be willing to follow him as our guide through life.

As we celebrate Christmas this season, we need to reconsider how we have all these years taken the words of Jesus; the Counselor. Remember, he only guide those who are willing to be guided. Is an honor to have Jesus as our counselor. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Lord, open our hearts and minds so that we may listen to your counsel and walk in your ways. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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