For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 ESV
This name in Hebrew is Pele Yahats.
Steps on Your Journey to Know God More Intimately
- Pele means a miracle, a wonder or a marvelous thing. The Hebrew root for Yahats means to advise, consult and guide. Think about these meanings. What does it mean to you that God sent us the Wonderful Counselor?
- In what areas do you need the Wonderful Counselor today?
- Read these verses to see more about God as our Counselor (see also John 15:26). What do they say to you?
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. – John 14:16
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. – John 14:26
- Isaiah refers to the Messiah, Jesus, as the Counselor, whereas John refers to the Holy Spirit as the Counselor. I’m grateful I have two Counselors.
Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart by Gaylyn Williams.