“O Holy Night!
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appear’d and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!”
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor…” Isaiah 9:6 NIV
The Wonderful Counselor…
- …Came for the sick and broken
“Jesus answered them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.” Luke 5:31-32 NLT
- …Is a compassionate and empathetic Savior and Healer
“Our High Priest is not one who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses. On the contrary, we have a High Priest who was tempted in every way that we are but did not sin. Let us have confidence, then, and approach God’s throne, where there is grace. There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it.” Hebrew 4:15-16 GNT
- …Has the wisdom we need for every situation
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord—andhe will delight in the fear of the Lord.” Isaiah 11:1-3 NIV
How Do We Find Help and Healing from The Wonderful Counselor?
- Spend time with Him
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-29 NIV
- Be honest with Him
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 NIV
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalm 55:22 NIV
- Listen to Him
“Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Mark 9:7 NIV
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 NIV
- Obey Him
“Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Luke 11:28 NIV