Using The Powerful Name of Jesus

“Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” (John 16:23-24 NIV)

Over the last few weeks, I discussed many powerful names of God and what we learn from them, and each one told us something important about Him—His character, how He relates to us, and how we must relate to Him. The list of names I posted ended with the name Jesus, which is a very powerful tool and gift to believers to empower them to do many things God wants them to do as His joint heirs and ambassadors.

Over the next few days, I will discuss the powerful Name of Jesus and how we, as His followers and joint heirs, should use it according to God’s directions.

Using the Name of Jesus

“John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn’t in our group.” “Don’t stop him!” Jesus said. “No one who performs a miracle in my name will soon be able to speak evil of me. Anyone who is not against us is for us. If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah, I tell you the truth, that person will surely be rewarded.” (Mark 9:38-41 NLT)

In word or deed

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Col. 3:17 NIV)