The power of Jesus’ name
by Len Tscharke, from Guidance for Each Day (LCA, Openbook, 2002)
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But Paul, very much annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, ‘I order you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her’. And it came out that very hour (Acts 16:18b).
Read Acts 16:16–24
‘In honour of the name of Jesus all beings in heaven, on earth, and in the world below will fall on their knees, and all will openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father’ (Philippians 2:10,11). That’s the way it is and will be forevermore, because ‘in all the world there is no one else whom God has given who can save us’ (Acts 4:12b). All authority in heaven and earth has been given to Jesus. Even the devil knows this, and he trembles.
Rather than tremble, you can rejoice because of what Jesus promises you. He invites you, as one of his dear children, to pray to the Father in his name, and he promises that God will answer you (John 15:16b). Through the power of his name, you can overcome the attacks levelled against you by the devil and the sinful world around you and within you. Because of his name and through his name, you share in the power of his great Easter victory. That’s where the power comes from. There is no one greater, more powerful and more deserving than he who defeated all your enemies. He will one day present you to the Father as his precious child.
Lord Jesus, as I live under the power of your holy name, give me victory over all my spiritual enemies. I trust you and trust the power of your name. Amen.
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