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COUNSELLOR. Memory Verse: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve , that thou mayest see. Revelation 3:18
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COUNSELLOR Memory Verse:I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. Revelation 3:18 Bible Passage: Isaiah: 9:6 Introduction A Counsellor is a person who gives guidance or advice, especially on personal problems. It was by a counsellor that tis world was ruined – Satan who masked himself as a serpent counselled Eve with great craftiness to disobey God – Gen. 3:1-6, but Jesus came to this world to lead us out of mental darkness and satanic deception into his everlasting light, little wonder His name is Counsellor Isaiah 9:6 JESUS THE COUNSELLOR Jesus came to this world to restore us back to God through His counsels. He gave us counsel on virtually every aspect of life.. Matthew 18:21-2-2, he gave counsel about forgiveness, Matthew 19:3-9 He also counselled on divorce. Also in Luke 10:42 Jesus advised Martha about her disposition to the word of God and in John 8:3-11 He counselled the woman caught in adultery on what to do to gain eternal life. Jesus is the best counsellor. He has advise or counsel for you concerning every aspect of your life
HIS COUNSELS ARE PERFECT The counsel of the Lord are perfect because they correlate with His perfect word. Psalm 33:11, Proverb 19:21. There are different types of counsels from different sources but the counsel of the Lord remains the best. Consider the foolish of Job’s wife in Job 2:9, the evil counsel of the spies in Numbers 13:30-32, the destructive counsel of Ahitophel in 2 Samuel 16:20-22, but the counsel of the Lord remains safe and sure. Proverb 24:6, Revelation 3:18. CONCLUSION Choosing Jesus as your counsellor is the best. Who is your counsellor? QUESTIONS 1. Why is Jesus called the Counsellor? 2. What makes his counsel perfect? Memory Verse: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. Revelation 3:18