Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

When You’re Hurting and Need Guidance | He Will Be Called: Part 1

Dec 7, 2025
This podcast explores themes of guidance and comfort amid holiday struggles. It highlights the timeless message of Jesus as the Wonderful Counselor, offering hope for loneliness and confusion. Listeners learn about the importance of hearing God's voice through scripture and the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit. Stories illustrate how God's guidance can heal wounds and offer comfort, emphasizing the invitation to draw near and seek help. Ultimately, it points to the transformative power of Jesus and the joy found in embracing faith.
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INSIGHT

Prophecy Of The Wonderful Counselor

  • Isaiah prophesied 700 years before Jesus that the Messiah would be called the Wonderful Counselor, revealing God's plan long before fulfillment.
  • This title implies supernatural wisdom and a counselor who brings divine guidance beyond human understanding.
ADVICE

Prioritize Scripture To Hear God

  • Hear God primarily through Scripture because God's voice will not contradict His word.
  • Spend regular time in the Bible so you can filter experience through God's truth, not vice versa.
ADVICE

Train To Recognize God's Voice

  • Increase time in God's presence and in Scripture to better recognize His voice in daily life.
  • Practice spiritual habits so the Spirit's guidance becomes familiar like recognizing your name in busy radio traffic.
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