Why this running to creatures for advice and support? ',

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"Has your Counsellor perished?" Micah 4:9

The Lord's people need counsel—and Jesus is given to them as a Counsellor. He is exactly suited to their needs, being possessed of infinite wisdom, unbounded benevolence, great experience, and high honour. He never lost a cause. He counsels freely, cheerfully, and successfully. He turns the counsel of all our foes, into foolishness. 

But though we have this Wonderful Counsellor, we neglect to consult, employ or trust Him; and it may often be asked of us, "Has your Counsellor perished?" If not, 
Why this perplexity?
Why these mistakes?
Why those fears and groans, and forebodings?
Why this running to creatures for advice and support? 

He says, "I will counsel you, My eye shall be upon you."

Lord, be my Counsellor,
My Pattern, and my Guide;
And through this desert land,
Still keep me near Your side;
O let my feet ne'er run astray
Nor rove, nor seek the crooked way.