The Counsel of God
One of the names of the Holy Spirit is Counselor. He is the One Who counsels us in the way which we should go; He shows us God’s will for our lives. We have a choice. We can either listen to Him or ignore Him. The Word of God has some very specific things to say about the counsel of God. Let’s look at some of them today. I believe it will help those of you who are in the middle of making very strategic choices in your life.
In Psalm 1:1-3 we read: Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law (Word) of the LORD,; and in his law (Word) does he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper (succeed).
We are blessed; we are empowered by God to prosper or succeed in our lives when we follow the counsel of the Godly instead of listening to the counsel of the ungodly, staying around them and fellowshipping with them and entering into their mockery of others. We are blessed when we delight in God’s Word and meditate in it day and night. We shall be fruitful, successful, and prosperous when we follow the counsel of God and His Word, whether we get it directly on our own or receive counsel from those who are Godly people of the Word and the Spirit of God.
God told Joshua that he would succeed if he kept God’s Word in his mouth and meditated on that Word of God day and night so that he would know what to do; then he would do wisely and have good success (Joshua 1:8).
Once again, our key to success in life is the Word of God revealed to us as the Truth of God by the Spirit of God.
Let’s look at several scriptures to help us solidify looking to the Lord, His Word and Godly people for counsel.
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go; I will guide you with my eye.
Amp. I [the Lord] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.
Psalm 33:11
The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Psalm 16:7, Amp
I will bless the Lord, Who has given me counsel; yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
Isn’t it wonderful that the Spirit of the Lord is counseling us even while we sleep. He is on the job all the time, even when we are sleeping. God neither slumbers nor sleeps.
God promises us that He will counsel us and guide us in our walk of life. He will teach us the way that we are to go. The Holy Spirit is our Teacher. He will always lead us in Truth because He is the Spirit of Truth. When He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide us into all Truth…He will show us things to come (John 15:13). He will keep us in the right path. He even instructs during the night while we sleep. We wake up in the morning with understanding of the direction for our day. As we pray in the spirit, we receive clarity for our mind to go in the direction of the Lord. His counsel is always good counsel. It stands forever.
In Psalm 1:1-3 we read: Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law (Word) of the LORD,; and in his law (Word) does he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper (succeed).
We are blessed; we are empowered by God to prosper or succeed in our lives when we follow the counsel of the Godly instead of listening to the counsel of the ungodly, staying around them and fellowshipping with them and entering into their mockery of others. We are blessed when we delight in God’s Word and meditate in it day and night. We shall be fruitful, successful, and prosperous when we follow the counsel of God and His Word, whether we get it directly on our own or receive counsel from those who are Godly people of the Word and the Spirit of God.
God told Joshua that he would succeed if he kept God’s Word in his mouth and meditated on that Word of God day and night so that he would know what to do; then he would do wisely and have good success (Joshua 1:8).
Once again, our key to success in life is the Word of God revealed to us as the Truth of God by the Spirit of God.
Let’s look at several scriptures to help us solidify looking to the Lord, His Word and Godly people for counsel.
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go; I will guide you with my eye.
Amp. I [the Lord] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.
Psalm 33:11
The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Psalm 16:7, Amp
I will bless the Lord, Who has given me counsel; yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
Isn’t it wonderful that the Spirit of the Lord is counseling us even while we sleep. He is on the job all the time, even when we are sleeping. God neither slumbers nor sleeps.
God promises us that He will counsel us and guide us in our walk of life. He will teach us the way that we are to go. The Holy Spirit is our Teacher. He will always lead us in Truth because He is the Spirit of Truth. When He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide us into all Truth…He will show us things to come (John 15:13). He will keep us in the right path. He even instructs during the night while we sleep. We wake up in the morning with understanding of the direction for our day. As we pray in the spirit, we receive clarity for our mind to go in the direction of the Lord. His counsel is always good counsel. It stands forever.
posted by Rev. Kialeen Potterton @ 9:00 AM
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