1. Amazing Counselor (Wonderful Counselor)

The Message: “Amazing Counselor”

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Hebrew: Pele Yo'etz

Pele = beyond understanding, miraculous
Yo'etz = advisor, strategist, guide

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This speaks of Christ's wisdom, insight, and supernatural ability to lead, advise, and guide with perfect understanding.

 

Biblical Context & Insight:

• In ancient times, a "counselor" was more than a therapist or advisor—it was someone trusted to guide a nation or kingdom.

• Jesus embodies divine wisdom (Colossians 2:3: “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge”).

• Unlike worldly advice, His counsel is flawless, Spirit-led, and anchored in love and righteousness.

Cross-References:

• Isaiah 28:29 (MSG): “This also comes from God-of-the-Angel-Armies. He’s got it all planned out. He’s doing it all right.”

• John 14:26: The Holy Spirit, our Counselor, brings truth and reminds us of Jesus’ words.

Applications:

• When we need direction, Jesus offers insight that no earthly advisor can.

• He speaks through the Spirit, the Word, and the still small voice that leads without confusion.

• We trust Him not just because He speaks truth, but because He is the truth (John 14:6).

Reflective Question:

Am I turning to Jesus first for counsel, or only after I’ve exhausted other voices?

Prayer Focus:

“Lord, I welcome Your counsel. Lead me not just with solutions, but with the wonder of Your wisdom. Make me sensitive to Your divine strategy.”

 

 

2. Strong God (Mighty God)

The Message: “Strong God”

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Hebrew: El Gibbor

El = God
Gibbor = hero, champion, warrior

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Jesus is not only wise—He is mighty, powerful, and fully divine.

Biblical Context & Insight:

• The term “Mighty God” (Hebrew: El Gibbor) implies a warrior God, one who defeats His enemies and rescues His people.

• In Jesus, we see divine might clothed in humility—but not diminished in authority.

• His strength isn't limited to muscle or military; it’s the power to save, heal, overcome sin, and break bondage.

Supporting Scriptures:

• Revelation 1:8 – “I am the Alpha and the Omega...the Almighty.”

• Philippians 2:9-11 – Every knee will bow to His name, because of His divine strength and authority.

Cross-References:

• Psalm 24:8 (MSG): “Who is this King-Glory? God, armed and battle-ready.”

• Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Applications:

• Jesus isn’t just able to advise—He is able to act.

• He empowers us in weakness and covers us in spiritual battles.

• Trusting Him means leaning into His power even when we feel we got it covered.

Reflective Question:

Do I truly believe that Jesus is strong enough to handle my life fully?

Prayer Focus:

“Mighty God, fight the battles I can’t. Be my defender, my shield, and my victory. I lean on Your strength today.

 

 

3. Eternal Father (Everlasting Father)

The Message: “Eternal Father”

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Hebrew: Avi’Ad

Avi = my father
Ad = forever, perpetual

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This speaks of Jesus being the embodiment of God our father! Especially using the qualities as protector, provider, sustainer.

Biblical Context & Insight:

• “Father” here refers to His relationship to His people.

• Jesus is not distant; He is near. Like a good father, He disciplines, nurtures, shelters, and adopts. John 14:9 – “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”

• He guarantees that His fatherly care will never fade, never abandon, and never expire.

• Psalm 68:5 – “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.”

Cross-References:

• Psalm 103:13 (MSG): “As parents feel for their children, God feels for those who fear Him.”

• Hebrews 13:5: “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you.”

Applications:

• Jesus meets the needs of orphans, outcasts, and the abandoned.

• In a time of spiritual and emotional fatherlessness, Jesus steps in as a covering.

• You never age out of His care. He remains constant through seasons and generations.

Reflective Question:

How does knowing Jesus is my Eternal Father reshape my sense of belonging and identity?

Prayer Focus:

“Eternal Father, I rest in Your arms. Heal the father-wounds in me. Help me live from the truth that I am Yours forever.”

 

 

4. Prince of Wholeness (Prince of Peace)

The Message: “Prince of Wholeness”

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Hebrew: Sar Shalom

Sar = prince, ruler, captain
Shalom = peace, wholeness, harmony, completeness

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Peace here means more than the absence of conflict—it means shalom: well-being, completeness, harmony in all things.

Biblical Context & Insight:

• Jesus restores broken things—relationships, minds, nations, hearts.

• Peace is not what He gives alone; peace is who He is (Ephesians 2:14 – “He Himself is our peace”). Isaiah 53:5 – “The punishment that brought us peace was on Him.”

• The Hebrew “shalom” includes emotional, physical, economic, spiritual, and community wholeness.

• MSG emphasizes “wholeness” to capture the breadth of this peace—He makes us whole in places we didn’t even know were fractured.

Cross-References:

• John 14:27 (MSG): “I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace.”

• Colossians 1:20: Christ made peace by the blood of His cross.

Applications:

• When anxiety, chaos, or division creeps in, Jesus is the anchor.

• He doesn't just calm storms—He heals the roots of unrest.

• His peace is not circumstantial; it’s covenantal. You don’t lose it based upon your performance, However sin makes us believe we have lost it and we become desensitized to the effects of it. (As a man thinketh, so is he…)

Reflective Question:

Am I receiving Christ’s peace only in theory, or am I letting Him rule in my heart with His wholeness?

Prayer Focus:

“Prince of Wholeness, speak to every storm inside me. Rebuild the broken places and rule over my heart with Your peace.”

 

Worship & Prayer Activation

Use this passage for antiphonal singing (harp n bowl) or devotional prayer:

• “You are my Amazing Counselor…” → Let singers echo: “You lead me in truth…”

• “Strong God, fight for us…” → “You are our hero and King…”

• “Eternal Father, never leaving…” → “We are safe in Your arms…”

• “Prince of Wholeness, bring Your peace…” → “Restore every broken place…”

Conclusion:

The four names are not just poetic descriptions—they are truths for living:

• When I need guidance, He is my Counselor.

• When I feel weak, He is my God of Strength.

• When I feel alone or abandoned, He is my Eternal Father.

• When my soul is anxious or broken, He is my Prince of Wholeness.

The Message's translation of Isaiah 9:6 reminds us that Christ isn’t merely symbolic. He is functional, relevant, and active in our daily walk.