With this sermon, we launched our Advent series by looking at Isaiah 9:6 to see what God promised to the world through the birth of His Son. This week, we focused on God's promise that His Son would come to us as a Wonderful Counselor. John 14:15-26 tells us that Jesus promised to send His Holy Spirit to those who follow Him. The Holy Spirit, described as the "Advocate," or "Helper," is given to believers as a source of divine help, counsel, guidance, and comfort. Jesus said that the Holy Spirit, whom the world cannot receive, will teach us all things and remind us of everything Jesus said. Jesus was born into the world to be a Wonderful Counselor and, through His Word and the presence of His Holy Spirit in our lives, He is still our Wonderful Counselor today. For those who are in Christ, the Holy Spirit and God’s Word provide us with continual personal guidance to an abundant life filled with peace, joy, and security.
