The 7 Spirits of God: Spirit of Counsel

Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. (Acts 16:6-7)

Notice it says they were forbidden of the Holy Ghost. Paul and his company wanted to go preach in Asia, but the Holy Ghost forbade them. This was the Spirit of Counsel

At that very moment, three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea. Then the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. (Acts 11:11-12)

Here Apostle Peter recounts how the Spirit of counsel ministered to him while he was praying in the house of Simon the tanner telling him to go to the house of Cornelius.

Remember the words of David in Psalm 16:7: "I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel. My reins (inward guide) also instruct me in the night seasons."

The Spirit of Counsel instructs you and tells you what to do and what not to do. He directs you in all your affairs. You may have been headed in the wrong direction, but when the Spirit of counsel ministers to you, "you will hear a voice behind you say, "No, this is the way; walk here" (Isaiah 30:21 TLB).

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given;

And the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

The original Hebrew rendering of this portion of the Bible doesn't say, "Wonderful, Counsellor," two different names, as indicated here in the King James Version. It actually reads as one compound name: "Wonderful Counsellor." You'll observe that the other names, "Mighty God," "Everlasting Father," and "Prince of peace" with which the prophet describes the Lord, are also dualized.

The name "Wonderful Counsellor" means "Extraordinary Strategist." The Spirit of counsel is the Extraordinary Strategist. That means He's beyond the ordinary mind or senses. He's supernatural. He cannot be confused. He knows the way out of every crisis you face. He knows how you can come out of the darkness; He knows how to make you a success. He's your Extraordinary Strategist, and He lives inside you.

The 7 Spirits of God: Spirit of Counsel

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