Advent: The Story of Christmas in Four Phrases

Wonderful Counselor: “I am with you”

Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui

The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.—John 1:9-10

God’s answer to everything that has ever terrorized us is a child.—Ray Ortlund

The Nature of Salvation

1. Salvation comes from the outside in

2. Salvation comes from an outsider

What makes Jesus a wonderful counsellor?

33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. 34 “Where have you laid him?” he asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. 35 Jesus wept—John 11:33-35

15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin—Hebrews 4:15

The counselling He provides is both tearful and truthful.

To receive his wonderful counselling, you need to:

1. Be honest with him

2. Trust his ways

3. Counsel one another

Conclusion: Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, offers us hope beyond our circumstances. He meets us with compassionate tears and transformative truth, inviting us to be honest, trust His wisdom, and extend His love to others.

• Are you willing to be completely honest with him?

• Will you listen to him and do whatever he says?

• Who will you encourage this week?