IN THE NAME OF JESUS

Phil 2:9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.

Today we're looking at the Name of Jesus because He bequeathed His name to us. (John 16:23-24, John 14:13-14).

The Name of Jesus is one of the weapons of our spiritual warfare. I love the verse in Philippians because it means that whatever comes against us, if it has a name, then Jesus'  Name is above it and it has to bow to His mighty name. 

What sort of things do I mean? Any sickness or disease whether it's cancer or diabetes or any disease has to bow to Jesus Name. Loneliness, anxiety, depression, lack of confidence, lack in any area, whatever the enemy throws up at us we have been given the authority to use the Name of Jesus and tell it to bow to Him and to be cast out. The name of Jesus is so powerful that if you don't know what else to pray just pray 'Jesus' and call on His name to be saved and rescued from whatever is trying to oppress you. Romans 10:13 For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. that doesn't only mean for conversion it means on a daily basis when it's needed.  Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and they are safe.

There are so many aspects to this that we could do a whole bible study on the name of the Lord but here's another one to consider in the meantime.

Colossians 3 :17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Whatever you do! When I bake my cakes as I put them in the oven I'll often say "I'm making and baking these cakes in the name of Jesus. Thank you Lord please bless them."  Maybe you think that's too simple but it says whatever you do in word or deed! So next time you're going to work or starting a project, or watching TV, whether you're cleaning windows or sitting down to read the bible, whatever you do, do it in the name of Jesus thanking God the Father through Him. It doesn't make any difference whether you're doing something 'spiritual' or something mundane God wants us to learn to do it in the name of Jesus because then our focus will be on Him and not our own efforts.

Don't forget today - there is power in the Name of Jesus and He has given you His Name, you are a Christ One. Glory to His Name!

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PS If you want to know more can I encourage you to have a look at these verses as a starter:

Devils are cast out in His name (Mark 16:17-18). Healing occurs in His name (Acts 3:6, 3:16, 4:10). Salvation comes in His name (Acts 4:12, Romans 10:13). We baptise in His name (Matt. 28:19) We are justified in his name (1Cor:6:11). And that's just a few, there are many more!