An exceptional counselor

We take so many decisions every day. Actually a day’s life is the sum of all small actions spring from our decisions. Most of these decisions are taken automatically and without a second thought. But there are times when we stop for a while before taking any decision. We ask ourselves and come to a conclusion. Still there are grave circumstances where we cannot take any decision without the help of others. Often we share those issues with our nearest and dearest people; mostly some one who is reliable. These people whom we approach for advice are normally called as counselors. Basically Counselors are qualified people who give technical advice to the confused.

People who come to counselors have diverse intentions in mind; some people come to counselors just for their sanction, whereas another group expects suggestions pleasing to them. Certain people do not ask for any advice from others at all and the opposite to them is the group who can not take any decision without the help of others. Anyhow we must share our matters of concerns with others.

In proverbs 15:22 we read, “without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed”.

Incorrect counsels can put us in jeopardy and too many suggestions may sometimes confuse us… We must be cautious while looking for advice. Make sure if the counselor is proficient in giving proper advice or if the counselor is concerned about us. If we are approaching an individual who does not have any interest in our welfare the advice would always lead us in to precarious consequences…and if the person is not competent enough to guide us we will get in to more trouble .We have a fitting example in the Old Testament for how wrong counselors can lead us in to trouble .we find it in the 12th chapter of the 1st book of kings. There we read about Rehoboam son of Solomon who succeeded his father as the king of Israel .The crowning was to be held at Shechem. Jeroboam son of Nebath heard of it and came back from Egypt who had to flee from the hands of Solomon. Jeroboam accompanied by the people came and asked Rehoboam to lighten the hard service that his father had laid upon them. At first Rehoboam went and took counsel with the older men who had attended his father Solomon. The older men advised Rehoboam to serve the people so that the people might love and serve him in return but in verse 8 we read:“but he disregarded the advise that the older men gave him and consulted with the young men who had grown up with him “. The young men advised Rehoboam to increase the hardships of the people so that the people would fear and serve him. This decision of the king led the people to disregard him and to bring Jeroboam as the new leader. Ultimately the kingdom was divided; an unending war between the two countries began. See how much loss the wrong counselors had caused in the history of God’s people.

Wrong counsels can cause more damages than solving our problems so we must be careful while we take decisions, whether it is a personal one or by the help of others

Is there a counselor who can give us proper advice and guide us?

The Psalmist introduces an exceptional counselor in Psalm 119:24 he says: “your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. For the psalmist the word of God and his commands are his counselors .He considers God’s statutes are trust worthy and reliable. He knows the word of God is the most useful guide in times of confusion.

How many of us consider God’s words as counselors. About Jesus Christ who is the word made flesh, the prophet Isaiah said in chapter 9:6

“He is named wonderful counselor”

No doubt we need to discus our problems with people who can help us. But let not the word of God become secondary rather let it be the beginning and end of all our discussions and decisions. Let our decisions are based on the word of God. Word of God is the best counselor we can trust boldly, our decisions based on God’s words will definitely lead us to success. Sit with the counselor everyday and get advice and move on in life from peace to more peace, from success to success, from problems to solution.

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