Do you need hope? Do you need to look forward to a future filled with goodness, peace, and encouragement? Isaiah tells us that Messiah or Jesus comes as a wonderful counselor.
All people need hope to sustain them. In the Old Testament era, the people looked forward to the coming of the Messiah, who would be a Wonderful Counselor. Isaiah 9: 6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. [1]
Hope is a powerful emotion that helps people look up to God as they look to the future. As believers in Jesus, we have the hope of eternal life. No matter our circumstances or health conditions, the future ahead is fantastic because of the Messiah we know as Jesus.
Jesus is not just a Counselor, but a Wonderful Counselor
When Messiah comes as a Wonderful Counselor, it indicates the kind of character He has. Wonderful in the context of this passage means incomprehensible, a miracle, or distinguished. [2] The Messiah would cause us to be full of wonder.
Luke, the Gospel writer, gives us insight into this Wonderful Counselor. Luke 2:40There, the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him. [3] In His public life, people were amazed at His wise counsel.
Later, Paul would write about the wisdom of Jesus. Colossians 2:3 In Him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [4] We can trust Jesus as our wonderful counselor to listen to our problems and guide us in the right direction. Proverbs 3:6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. [5]
The Wonderful Counselor Transforms
Something wonderful and amazing happens when we believe in Jesus as our Savior. We become children of God, and the Holy Spirit comes and lives in us. When we need wisdom, we can pray and ask for it. James 1:5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.[6]
The Lord will guide any decision, small or large. Perhaps you have a significant decision and are wondering what to do. As you read this, the Lord is there right now to hear your prayer and guide your path. He is your Wonderful Counselor.
Jesus comes as our wonderful counselor. To hear more listen here:
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[1,3-6] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation . Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.