It’s easy to read the Bible and find examples of God’s power in Scripture. However, most of us haven’t seen that same level of power demonstrated in our lives. We may ask ourselves—“Where is Jesus’ power?” · Jesus’ power is at work in you. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and…
I. He’s Not a Baby in a Manger Anymore During the coming weeks as we celebrate this Christmas holiday, many of us gather our families around the tree or the fire and retell the story found in the book of Luke. The beginning goes something like this (my paraphrase): “He was born of a young…
Read Luke 5:27-32. For whom did Jesus come? In what area of your life are you “sick?” (Be honest. What is your deepest struggle, fear, hurt, or addiction?) So many people don’t do what the doctors or counselors suggest. What is Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, leading you to do? Be specific. As the group…
If you ask any counselor what one of the biggest frustrations about their job is, at the top of the list would be that their patients don’t do what they ask them to do. I know as a pastor, I have experienced this when at times I have advised people to do certain things. Yet,…
The words Wonderful Counselor actually originate from the Hebrew words, pele’ (peh’ leh) ya’ats (yaw-ats’). Pele’ (peh’-leh) — beyond understanding; too wonderful for words Ya’ats (yaw-ats’) — to advise; to consult; to guide. As our Wonderful Counselor, Jesus leads us, guides us, advises us, and consults us in ways beyond our understanding and in ways…
