Wonderful Counselor
December 15, 2019
How would you describe God?
A troubleshooter – God’s good to have around when I’m in trouble.
A distant power – God isn’t concerned about the ordinary parts of my life.
A grandparent – God gives me what I want.
• Today, I want to look at the very first thing Isaiah said would be true about this baby Messiah.
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
“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.”
• This week, I was so moved by this story of a young king who started out listening and obeying God, but then started taking shortcuts.
• King Asa had made some bold moves, but then started playing it safe.
2 Chronicles 16:8-9 (King Asa)
Yet when you relied on the Lord, he delivered them into your hand. 9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war."
• Jesus reminds us of the words of Isaiah.
John 14:26 NIV
“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
1. He will teach us.
• Jesus was the first committed homeschooler ?
• He loves one on one instruction.
“I’ll change anything that’s not pleasing to God.”
“I’ll ask for wisdom.”
“I’ll own my mistakes and not blame others.”
2. He will remind us.
• Just like King Asa, we all tend to forget.
Jesus says the Holy Spirit will also remind us of what we’ve already learned.
Psalms 77:11-12 NIV
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. 12 I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.”
The Table:
Psalms 95:6-7 NIV
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; 7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.”
What’s Jesus teaching us today?
What’s Jesus reminding us of today?
