The Authority That’s In The Name Of Jesus

TO THE BIBLE
Philippians 2:9-11
“Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

LET’S TALK

When some people hear the Name of Jesus, they think of a religious leader. But Jesus is more than a religious leader. He’s the exact representation of God’s personality. The Bible says, “He is the sole expression of the glory of God [the Light-being, the out-raying or radiance of the divine], and He is the perfect imprint and very image of [God’s] nature…” (Hebrews 1:3 AMPC).

All things were made in His Name. Hebrews 1:2 (NIV) attests to this truth: “But in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.” The seal on everything that God made bears the awesome name of Jesus. The Bible says that God has given Him a name that’s above every name. The power of that name isn’t in the way it sounds but in the authority vested in it by the Father.

If you spoke French, Spanish or German, for example, the pronunciation of “Jesus“ would certainly vary. Even its spelling would be different. So the power of the name isn’t in its sound or lettering; it’s in the authority vested in it.

Whenever you call that name (in whatever language you speak) understand that it’s got power. You can heal the sick, cast out devils and work wonders in the name of Jesus. It’s got all of heaven’s authority behind it. So be bold to use it.

GO DEEPER

Acts 9:29
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

Acts 16:16
And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:
:17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.
:18 And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

PRAY

Thank you, dear heavenly Father, for the privilege to use the awesome and powerful Name of Jesus. I’m performing miracles and working wonders in His Name. No obstacle is able to stand before me successfully, because I’ve taken hold of the authority vested in the Name of Jesus.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Hebrews 12:14-29, Jeremiah 33

TWO YEAR
John 12:20-29, 1 Chronicles 16

ACT
Be bold and use the Name of Jesus in turning situations around in your favour today.