Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Text: Isaiah 9:6

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:13 “For I hold you by your right hand– I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.” (NLT)

Isaiah 9:6—Five names for Jesus. Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Wonderful—Supernatural

Counselor—an advisor; a source of wisdom; an advocate; a source of encouragement.

Two reasons we need a Counselor—

          #1—There will be times when we don’t know what to do.

                    2 Chronicles 20:1, 3, 12

                    Proverbs 3:5—

                    Proverbs 14:12—

                    James 1:5–

          #2—God has “purposed” a plan for our life.

                    Isaiah 14:27—

                    Ephesians 2:10—

A Supernatural Counselor—

          Isaiah 11:1-2—

• Knowledge & Wisdom refers to knowing what to do and when/how to do it.
• Understanding refers to knowing the difference between right and wrong.
• Counsel refers to having a plan or a purpose.
• Might refers to having the power to do what is right and what is needed. It is the supernatural power of our Wonderful Counselor.
• Fear of the Lord refers to the desire to always be pleasing to God. Not wanting to do anything that would be offensive or contrary to the plan and purpose God has for each one of us.

          Acts 10:38—

We have a counselor. A Wonderful Counselor who operates in the supernatural, who has a purpose and a plan for our lives. Our Wonderful Counselor also has the authority and the power to bring that plan about so you can live a rich and satisfying life.