Revelation of the Word:

THEME: CONSULT GOD

Proverbs 8:14 NKJV

“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, I have strength.”

INSIGHT

–Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), and counsel belongs to Him. All power, strength, praise, glory, counsel, thanks and honor belong to our God now and forever (Revelation 7:12). When we consult God in our matters and follow His instructions, we remain in His peace. A prophet and man of God was instructed to go to king Jeroboam and inform him of the end of his reign and Josiah shall take over from him. He was instructed not to eat or drink anything but was later deceived by an older prophet that an angel spoke to him and instructed him to eat bread and drink water. Since he disobeyed God the prophet was devowed by a lion and his corpse was not buried in the tomb of his fathers (1 Kings 13:18-24). We are called to ask from the Lord and not any other mediums for only God can guide us in the right direction.

SUMMARY

Consult in Hebrew is written as kon-sult, sha’al or malakh which means to ask or inquire. We know that the counsel of the Lord stands forever (Psalms 33:11), therefore God is the head of all wise counsel. Firstly, we receive counsel by consulting God through His word which should dwell richly in us (Colossians 3:16). Secondly, we find cousel through His testimonies which we should delight in (Psalms 119:24). Thirdly, God reveals His counsel and instruction directly to us that we may be wise in our latter days and it is His counsel that stands (Proverbs 19:20-21). Fourthly, we receive counsel from other people for as iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend (Proverbs 27:17). We are then called to commit  whatever we do to the Lord and He  will establish our plans (Proverbs 16:3). David had the culture of consulting God before going for battle and the Lord granted him success in everything (1 Samuel 30:7-8). When we walk as per the instructions of God and not in the counsel of the ungodly nor stand in the path of sinners, we will always be blessed (Psalms 1:1).  

PRAYER

Lord You are Holy, You are Worthy, You are Glorified, all creation bows down before You. You are worthy of all our praise and adoration. Lord You give strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. May You teach us to fear You, to consult You and to walk with You always for You are Just and True. Many are the plans in our hearts, may You align us according to Your own plans. Many are the plans of our leaders and nations, may You align us according to Your way of justice and truth. May You use us always for the glory and honor of Your name. May You grant the gift of salvation unto our families, all people and nations. May all muslims and Asians know You and fear You dear Jesus alone. Our Father who art in heaven; hallowed be Your name; Your Kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptations but deliver us from evil; for thine is the Kingdom the power and the glory; forever and ever. May You bless us and keep us dear Lord Jesus. May You shine Your face towards us and be gracious unto us. May You show Your countenance unto us and give us peace. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forevermore. Amen

Further reading: Psalms 1:1-6, Proverbs 20:5

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