Date: April 15, 2011 9:20 PM
Topic: +DEV+ A Brilliant Counselor
A Brilliant Counselor
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you" (Psalm 32:8).
Scripture Focus: Psalm 32
The Lord is a Wonderful Counselor, and we have a standing appointment with Him anytime we need His counsel. He has the power and wisdom to clear out all the anxious clutter of our hearts. His insight goes right to the source of our turmoil and brings the grace and wisdom we need.
We see Him doing that very thing for Peter in Matthew 17. Peter had a run-in with some very intimidating temple tax collectors who wanted to know if Jesus paid the temple tax. Peter said "yes" even though the answer was "no." Then he came into the house where Jesus was waiting and didn't mention the incident. It was Jesus who got the matter out on the table by asking him a question. He used Peter's answer to explain why it was not necessary to pay the tax and why Peter should remember that he had the privileged status as a son of the Father.
Peter went into the house full of the fear of man, and Jesus counseled him into freedom. He will do the same for us.
Insight: "He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6).
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