Rhapsody Of Realities 9 September 2024 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy): The Counsellor In You
TOPIC: The Counsellor In You (Rhapsody of Realities 9 September 2024)
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety (Proverbs 11:14).
The term “multitude of counsellors” is an interesting one that’s misunderstood by many to mean a multiplicity of counsellors. Even some Bible versions translate it this way. The NIV version, for instance, says, “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.” It’s actually not about a multiplicity of counsellors; the Hebrew word translated “multitude” also means “greatness”, while the word translated counsellors is translated ‘counsel’ many more times in the ‘Authorized version.’
Counsellors provide information. A “multitude of counsellors” therefore means that you’re getting sufficient or accurate information to help you decide an appropriate course of action.
Back in those days when this verse was written, they didn’t have access to as much information as we have today. They had what they called the “king’s advisors.” He depended on them for wise counsel. They were the “wise” men: the king’s counsellors, such as Ahitophel in the days of king David; his counsel was said to be as though one had heard from God (2 Samuel 16:23).
But today, we have lots of materials that we can study to get sufficient information on a subject that can help us make an informed decision. So, it’s about the quality of information, not about the number of people you’re calling to counsel you.
However, you have the most dependable Counsellor who can give you the most accurate information you require, and that’s the Holy Spirit. The Psalmist said, “I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons” (Psalm 16:7). The Holy Spirit is the one who instructs you in your inward man. He gives you instructions by which He guides your life. Some of these may not even be expressly dealt with in the Scriptures.
For example, you could require information concerning travelling or making some purchases. The Counsellor in you—the Holy Spirit—can provide you with necessary information to enable you make the right decisions.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the Holy Spirit, my divine Counsellor, who lives in me, granting me insight into mysteries and secrets, and sufficient information to make wise and informed decisions and choices. I’m triumphant always and in every place because I’m guided and instructed by the Spirit in all my affairs, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
John 14:26 – But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 16:13 – Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
John 14:16 AMPC – And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 8-9 & Proverbs 24-26
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Thessalonians 2:11-17 & Jeremiah 27
Remember to share with all your friends and loved ones today. Thank you and God bless you richly.
Rhapsody of Realities 2024 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.
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