Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be
upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (NIV)
Hebrews 4:15-16 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. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may
receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (NIV)
1. CRY OUT TO THE WONDERFUL COUNSELOR
Matthew 20:29 As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed
him. (NIV)
Matthew 20:30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that
Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” (NIV)
Matthew 20:30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that
Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” (NIV)
Psalm 34:17-18 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from
all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed
in spirit. (NIV)
2. IGNORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CROWD
Matthew 20:31 The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all
the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” (NIV)
Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry
it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (NIV)
3. COMMUNICATE YOUR NEED TO THE WONDERFUL
COUNSELOR
Matthew 20:32-33 Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?”
he asked. “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.” (NIV)
Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the
door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. (NIV)
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (NIV)
4. FOLLOW THE WONDERFUL COUNSELOR
Matthew 20:34 Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they
received their sight and followed him. (NIV)
