Wonderful Counselor - Isaiah 9: 2-7 - Nov 27, 2022

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” —Isaiah 9: 2-7

For us, Christmas is about

! For Jesus, Christmas is about

Reveal Answer

!

Knowledge

the commandments of God, wisdom

Reveal Answer

them.

We can confidently claim the

of God in our lives when we consistently apply the

Reveal Answer

of God to our lives.

As a Wonderful Counselor, Jesus offers us two gifts:
1.

through His sacrifice.
2.

Reveal Answer

through His Spirit living inside us.

This Christmas, I need wisdom in

.

Life Application:
The Wonderful Counselor provides us wisdom when we ask for it through prayer, acquire it through the Bible, and apply it through our actions and attitudes. Seek to do that in a great measure as we near Christmas.