“ For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

A counsellor who is wise and helpful, full of insight and good advice is a great find. It is useless, however, if we fail to listen and apply what they suggest to us.

Years ago, I read a book by an author named Taylor Caldwell called “The Listener”. Each chapter was about these random people who would go to this simple building and sit on a plain wooden bench. In front of them was a window with a curtain drawn. If I remember correctly, the person would pour their heart out until they were finished telling their heart-wrenching story. At the end of the telling, the curtain was opened and there was a statue of Jesus Christ. I can’t remember if He was on the cross or if it was an image. The person would then sit silently, as Christ would speak quietly and with wisdom, bringing peace to the individual sitting there. It was incredible how time and time again Christ could relate and understand something of the heartache.

In Isaiah 9:6 Jesus is called “Wonderful Counsellor”, which He is. All of this is wasted if we fail to sit with Him.

There is a day that stands out in my memory. Christ seemed distant and silent, and I needed to talk with Him and hear from Him. So, I had just baked cookies, made myself a cup of tea, and sat down at the table. The thought came to me, set a cup of tea out for Jesus, and give Him a cookie also. So, I did. Even though He did not drink His tea or eat His cookie. I poured out my heart and He spoke. I don’t remember what was happening then, but I do remember the peace I had after visiting Him.

To have a Wonderful Counsellor who is available any moment of any day or night is quite something. In addition, He loves you. He is thrilled every time you sit with Him.

The Wonderful Counsellor is available to you today. Go to Him, pour out your heart, and receive from Him what He has for you.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank you for being to me the Wonderful Counsellor. Thank you for your love for me and an open invitation to come and sit with you any time. I love that! Give me the wisdom to sit with you, to speak and listen, and then the courage to apply what you say.

In Your precious name, I pray,

Amen.