His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6).

There are times when we all could use some good counsel — someone on our side who can understand our needs. In Scripture, Jesus is called Wonderful Counselor, but translators could just have easily rendered the phrase, “He will be a wonder of a counselor.”

What does a wonder of a counselor do?  We seek a counselor because we desire good advice. But that advice can only come when the counselor understands us (perhaps better that we understand ourselves) and reveals a path to help and heal.

Our “wonder of a counselor,” fulfills these responsibilities with greater insight and care than any human counselor. He knows us through and through. He created us. He listens to us. He watches over us. He sent his Son to be like us. He knows our hearts. He knows your heart. He knows the path to help and heal each broken life.

Because of God’s great love for you, Jesus sympathizes with you. He has endured trials so that he can understand your pain, and he rose from awful loss so that he can reveal a path to help and heal your brokenness. If you need One who can truly understand, comfort, and guide you from pain and loss, then seek the Wonderful Counselor, Jesus.

Prayer:
Jesus, I’m grateful that you care for me and know me far better than I know myself. Now so reveal your will in your Word that I will marvel at your understanding, trust your care, and honor your counsel in my times of need.