Advent

"...He will be wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, and prince of peace..."  The prophet Isaiah anticipated a Messiah that would possess all the ingredients necessary to permanently change lives.

Guidance (wonderful counselor) - He counsels us.

Power (mighty God) - He empowers us.

Trustworthy (everlasting Father) - He stays.

Pleasantness (prince of Peace) - He transforms our disposition.

Some people desire power without guidance.  They chase miracles while ignoring obedience. Jesus obeyed the Father and miracles flowed out of that relationship.

Some people desire peace without the other three.  Peace in the Lord often emerges on the other side of obedience.

Some people obey but deny the power of God to do the unexplainable today.  They walk in religion.

What ingredient is missing in your life?  Be courageous and name it.  Be prayerful and present it to the Lord for His help.  Be accountable and seek support from a close friend in the Lord.

God is doing some changing in me this Advent season.  You?

Rob