His Name shall be called...

Through out the Bible you will discover many names for God. The Hebrews could not openly speak His name so they gave all kinds of descriptions telling of His character, power, or the experience they had with Him. Isaiah said His name shall be called ... "wonderful counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." That is an impressive list, but what does it mean? Let's look at the first name.
Wonderful counselor means that Jesus has life wired. He doesn't guess at answers, make up things as He goes, or is in doubt about the right course of action nor the outcome. If you want to really live well you need the wonderful counselor, Jesus.
You might wonder where I came up with this take. This phrase is in reference to an administrator not some dude that sits on a couch and nods as you pour out the sorry state of your soul. Jesus has the right and power to set things right including your life. He earned the right by being fully God and fully man. He expressed the power by dying on the cross to cover your sin debt and then raising from the grave three days later. He draws you to Himself through the tug of His Spirit and makes you His when you offer up your life. If your life is going to work then you need to get in with Jesus. How do I know this, it works for me and countless others who have responded to Him. 'Tis the season to know and follow this wonderful counselor.