Day 27: 

The Mighty God

“…and his name shall be called… The mighty God…” Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)

Morning Devotion

Some names whisper comfort. This one roars with power.

The Mighty God.

We live in a world that worships strength, but most of what it calls “strong” is fragile, bank accounts that vanish, positions that shift, health that fades. Real power is not loud or temporary. It is steady, holy, and unbreakable.

When Isaiah wrote those words, Israel was weary, surrounded by enemies, and wondering if God still cared. Then came this promise. A child would be born, and He would carry the strength of Heaven in human form. Not a distant warrior, but a Savior wrapped in swaddling clothes.

That is the paradox of power in God’s kingdom. The One who holds the universe in His hands also holds us with tenderness.

A Porch Story

I once watched my granddad lift a section of oak fence that two grown men had been struggling with. He did not grunt or boast. He just leaned down, got his grip, and quietly set it where it needed to be.

I must have been ten years old, eyes wide, thinking, That is real strength.

Later that night, as we sat on the porch drinking lemonade, he said, “Boy, do not ever think strength is about showing off. Real strength is what holds steady when everybody else gives up.”

Now, years later, every time I think of the Mighty God, I remember that picture. Not the loud kind of might that flexes for attention, but the quiet, unshakable strength that holds everything together when the world is falling apart.

That is our God. Mighty enough to split seas and stop storms, yet gentle enough to heal the broken and carry the weary.

When Strength Fails

We like to act strong, until life proves we are not.

You can only carry so many burdens before your back starts to bend, the diagnosis you did not see coming, the child you cannot reach, the prayer that feels unanswered.

That is where the Mighty God shows up best, not in our competence, but in our collapse.

He does not mock our weakness. He meets us in it.

Paul learned that firsthand. He wrote, “When I am weak, then am I strong.” Second Corinthians 12:10 (KJV).

That was not poetic optimism. It was a battlefield report. He had discovered the secret. When human muscle runs out, divine might moves in.

A Little Porchside Theology

The Hebrew name here, “El Gibbor,” paints a vivid picture, “The God of heroic power, the Champion, the Warrior.”

That is who Jesus is.

He is the Champion who conquers sin.

The Warrior who defeats death.

The Mighty God who defends His people and delivers His promises.

Because His Spirit lives in you, that same power is not just around you. It is within you.

You are not facing life’s battles unarmed. The same strength that rolled the stone away lives in your chest right now.

When the Battle Finds You

Some mornings you wake up ready to fight. Other days, you wake up wishing the fight would end.

When fear knocks, do not answer the door in your own name. Send the Mighty God.

When temptation whispers, do not reason with it. Remind it who lives inside you.

When discouragement tells you that you are done, lift your eyes to the One who said, “All power is given unto me.”

The Mighty God does not just flex in miracles. He moves in moments. He gives you the grace to forgive when you would rather retaliate, the courage to get up when you want to give in, and the strength to keep standing when the ground feels shaky.

Life Application

Take a few minutes today to write down the biggest challenge in front of you, the one that makes you feel small. Then draw a line right across it and write in bold letters:

“My God is mighty enough for this.”

Every time you see that paper, let it remind you that your weakness is not the end of the story. It is the starting point for His strength.

When you pray, stop telling God how big the problem is and start telling the problem how mighty your God is.

Prayer

Mighty God,

Thank You for being strong when I am not.

You fight battles I cannot see,

carry burdens I cannot lift,

and win victories I do not deserve.

When I am weary, remind me that Your arm is not shortened.

When I am afraid, remind me that Your power never fails.

I surrender my struggle to You.

Be my Champion, my Defender, my Mighty God.

Let Your strength shine through my weakness,

and let my life declare Your glory.

In Jesus’ strong name, Amen.

Reflection Question / Journal Prompt

Where do you most need God’s might right now, in your health, your heart, your home, or your hope?

Write this in your journal:

“Lord, be mighty in this.”

Then note any small signs of His strength throughout the day, the prayer that lifted your spirit, the word that encouraged your faith, the peace that surprised your heart.

Those are reminders that the Mighty God is on the move.

Evening Reflection

The porch feels peaceful tonight, the hum of distant traffic, the rhythm of crickets, the steady breath of the world winding down.

Maybe you are tired from fighting all day, trying to hold things together, fix what is broken, or be strong for everyone else.

Before you turn in, exhale that pressure and pray a simple prayer:

“Mighty God, I am not holding this together. You are.”

Then let go.

Strength is not always standing tall. Sometimes it is knowing when to kneel.

Rest in the arms of the One who never sleeps, never slumbers, and never surrenders.

The Mighty God who raised Jesus from the grave is still writing resurrection stories, including yours.

Sleep well tonight, friend.

The Mighty God is still awake.

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Out on the front porch of life, there are moments when the night feels long, the questions feel heavy, and the road ahead looks a little foggy.

We don’t always need more noise.

We don’t always need more opinions.

Sometimes… we just need wise counsel.

Isaiah 9:6 says, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given… and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor…”

That word wonderful means extraordinary.

Beyond explanation.

Above human understanding.

And Counsellor means He gives guidance, direction, and wisdom for the soul.

Friend, Jesus is not just a Savior who forgives you.

He is a Counselor who walks with you.

When you don’t know what to do, He does.

When you don’t know which way to turn, He does.

When your heart is confused, His wisdom is clear.

You may be seeking answers tonight.

You may be wrestling with decisions.

You may be tired of carrying questions that seem too big for you.

Here’s the good news.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

The Wonderful Counselor invites you to come sit at His feet.

To open His Word.

To bow your heart.

To listen for His still, small voice.

He won’t rush you.

He won’t shame you.

He won’t mislead you.

His counsel is always loving.

Always truthful.

Always right on time.

And sometimes His greatest counsel is not a detailed explanation…

But a gentle reminder:

“Trust Me.”

“I’m with you.”

“I’ve got this.”

So take a deep breath.

Lift your eyes.

Place your situation in His hands.

The Wonderful Counselor is speaking.

And when you listen…

You will find peace for your mind, direction for your steps, and hope for your heart.

Sit with Him.

He still gives wonderful counsel.

Day 26: 

The Wonderful Counselor

“…and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor…” Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)

Morning Devotion

Some days, the hardest thing to find is not time or energy. It is clarity.

We stand at the crossroads of decisions, listening to a thousand voices pulling us in different directions, and we whisper under our breath, “Lord, what do I do?”

That is when this name comes alive.

Jesus is not just a counselor. He is the Wonderful Counselor, full of wisdom that never fails, compassion that never condemns, and guidance that never leads astray.

When the world’s noise grows louder than your faith, He invites you to a quieter conversation, one that starts not with answers but with His presence.

A Porch Story

I will never forget the night I sat on the porch wrestling with a decision that felt too big for me. The air was thick with humidity and hesitation. I had my Bible open but my heart closed, torn between what made sense and what felt right.

Out of habit, I reached for my phone to text a friend for advice. But before I could type, I felt that gentle nudge from the Spirit: “Ask Me first.”

So I did. I laid it all out, the confusion, the fear, the options. No fancy words, just honesty.

In the stillness that followed, a verse I had not thought about in months rose up from memory:

“Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it.” Isaiah 30:21 (KJV)

It was not thunder or lightning. It was peace. The Wonderful Counselor had spoken, not with commands, but with calm.

That moment changed how I pray.

Now, before I run to people, I go to the porch. Before I search the internet, I search the Word. The best counsel does not come from Google. It comes from grace.

The Counselor Who Knows

What makes Jesus such a Wonderful Counselor is that He is both divine and deeply understanding.

He is not a distant advisor shouting directions from heaven. He has walked the same roads we do, felt the same temptations, faced the same trials, endured the same pain.

When you pour out your heart to Him, you are not talking to someone who studied suffering. You are talking to Someone who survived it.

That is why His counsel always carries compassion. He does not shame your confusion. He shepherds you through it.

How the Counselor Speaks

The Wonderful Counselor has a few favorite tools:

• His Word, living truth that cuts through confusion.
  
• His Spirit, that still, small voice guiding your next step.
  
• His People, godly friends who echo His wisdom.
  
• His Peace, the confirmation that settles your spirit when you are walking in His will.
  

Sometimes He speaks through Scripture that seems to leap off the page.

Sometimes He whispers a conviction in your heart.

Sometimes He closes a door you really wanted open, and that no turns out to be mercy in disguise.

He does not just want to be consulted when you are desperate. He wants to be included as you walk daily.

A Little Porchside Theology

The word “wonderful” in Hebrew means “beyond comprehension.”

That means His wisdom is not just smart. It is supernatural.

You and I can give advice. Jesus gives revelation.

He sees the end from the beginning.

He understands the thread between today’s obedience and tomorrow’s outcome.

Here is the miracle. The Wonderful Counselor is not charging by the hour. He is waiting on your porch, ready to listen and ready to lead.

Life Application

Before making any decision today, big or small, pause and pray this simple prayer:

“Wonderful Counselor, what would You have me do?”

Then listen. Not for a booming voice, but for the whisper of peace that follows obedience.

If you are not sure what He is saying, open your Bible and start reading Proverbs or the Gospels until His Word starts reading you.

You might also write your questions on a piece of paper, then sit quietly and invite the Spirit to highlight what aligns with Scripture and what does not. His wisdom will never contradict His Word.

Remember, delay does not mean denial. Sometimes His “wait” is protection dressed in patience.

Prayer

Wonderful Counselor,

Thank You for caring enough to guide me.

You see what I cannot and know what I do not.

Speak Your wisdom into the noise of my day.

Correct me where I am drifting.

Confirm me where I am following.

Calm me when I am afraid to move.

Give me ears to hear, eyes to see,

and a heart that says “yes” before I know the details.

Lead me in paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Reflection Question / Journal Prompt

What decision, dilemma, or direction do you need counsel for right now?

Write this prayer in your journal:

“Lord, I am listening.”

Then record what Scriptures, impressions, or words of peace rise in your heart over the next twenty four hours.

The Wonderful Counselor often answers the heart that is quiet enough to hear Him.

Evening Reflection

The porch is still tonight, just the sound of a few frogs down by the creek and a soft wind brushing the trees. It is the kind of quiet that makes you realize how loud the world has been all day.

As you unwind, think about how many moments today the Counselor quietly walked beside you, the words you did not say, the thought you caught before it became worry, the strength that showed up right when you needed it.

Whisper a thank you:

“Lord, You guided me better than I knew how to ask.”

Then rest in the knowledge that you are not alone in the decision making, problem solving, direction finding life you are living.

You have a Wonderful Counselor, wise enough to guide galaxies and kind enough to guide you.

Close the night with gratitude. The One who gives counsel by day watches over you by night.

Sleep easy, friend.

The Counselor is still on call.

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