Wonderful Counselor

Wonderful: Peleh

“Wonderful.” The Hebrew word pala indicates “a phenomenon lying outside the realm of human explanation; that which is separated from the normal course of events.” The same word is used in Psalm 139:6 in just this way: “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain it.” It describes something miraculous!

Counselor: Yo’etz

“Counselor” The Hebrew word is yoets which means to advise or to counsel.

The Wonderful Counselor

Wonderful means Miraculous, Marvelous, or Distinguished

Counselor was one who is suited to stand near kings as their advisor

“wonderful in counsel,” who forms wonderful, unfathomably deep purposes, into which “the angels desire to look” (1 Pet. 1:12).

Colossians 2:3 (NASB95) 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Wisdom is the power to see and the inclination to choose the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it.

J.I. Packer, Knowing God. P. 80.

Reveals God’s Plan

Reveals God’s Love

Adoration:

Your wisdom gives life. When I lack wisdom, You tell me to simply ask and You will give it freely and abundantly. This is why You are my Wonderful Counselor. Your counsel is pure, peaceable, gentle, full of mercy, impartial and sincere. I praise You as Your Thoughts are higher than my thoughts and Your ways are higher than mine.

Confession:

I confess that I make most of the decisions in my life based on my finite thoughts while I should be seeking Your guidance. Forgive me for not knowing this name of Yours and relying on Your counsel and wisdom.

Thanksgiving:

Thank You for giving Your counsel in my life. Your wisdom is better than silver or gold. Thank You for guiding my steps and making my paths straight.

Supplication:

I ask You to take my hand and draw me to You. Speak in a way I can easily discern. Teach me to hear Your counsel. Let me only boast in knowing You and understanding You, for You are the One who practices perfect love, justice, and righteousness in all the earth.