Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
July 21st 2023

The Counsellor

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. Prov. 8:14

Bible Reading: John 14:16-18; 25-26

A counsellor is one who offers advice to people in order to help them solve their problems. Right counsels have saved many people from making wrong choices and decisions in life. Counselling is often sought for and appreciated by whoever is in need of it. Unfortunately, foolish and ungodly counsels have wrecked and destroyed many destinies. Life, most times is full of ups and downs and we often run into confusion, not knowing the next step to take and during this time, right and timely counsel is needed and must be sought.

God says counsel belongs to Him hence; reliance on the counsel of the Holy Spirit brings safety and assurance. The Holy Spirit is described as the Counsellor in John 14:16 “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counsellor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever” (AMP). The Holy Spirit encourages and strengthens us; He also makes intercessions for us (Romans 8:26). The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity. God’s very presence in us helps us live as God pleases and builds the body of Christ here on earth. A life void of the Holy Spirit cannot receive counsel from Him because the Holy Spirit dwells inside someone that has given his/her life to Christ Jesus.

We need to learn to hear Him; have a living relationship with the Holy Spirit and this relationship is cultivated daily. As we devote ourselves to Him through the word of God, worship and total obedience, we will learn to understand and partner with the Holy Spirit. Learn to ask Him questions on issues of life and wait for His response. He loves to be a part of your life; seek Him in every decision you take per time and obey Him (Proverbs 11:14). Partner with the Counsellor TODAY!

Daily Confession: I submit myself to the Spirit of God.

Action Point: The Holy Spirit is a person, so develop a relationship with Him.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for provision for those in need.

Hymn: Spirit of the Living God

Fall afresh in me,

Spirit of the Living God,

Fall afresh on me.

Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me.

Spirit of the Living God,

Fall afresh on me.