Grace, Mercy and Peace from God the Father, from our Lord Jesus Christ and from the Precious Holy Spirit by whom we access to all that the Father has and all that Christ is. See John 16:13-15
We have been thoughtfully examining the subject of authority. Having defined that authority is the right to command and enforce obedience, the legal right to use power, the legal capacity to act on behalf of another, right, privilege, mastery, magistrate etc. We also learned that authority is delegated power or influence.
As children of God we need to understand our authority in Christ if we are going to walk in dominion in the earth. That is why we taking this time to expound on how to exercise our authority. We have already dealt with two points:
- Know that the enemy (the devil, satan and his minions) are defeated. See Hebrews 2:14-15; Colossians 2:14-15 NLT
- Know that you have authority over the devil. Luke 10:17-19; Mark 16:17
Today we need to look at a third aspect: Know the Power in the Name of Jesus. To exercise your authority as a believer and function in dominion over the forces of darkness you must understand the Power in the Name of Jesus Christ. The word “Name” in the Greek is Onoma which means “Authority or Rank.”
The Name of Jesus carries His authority and rank. Whenever we speak or demand anything in that Name, no devil can withstand it because it is tantamount to rebelling against Jesus Christ Himself. See Luke 10:17; Mark 16:17. To speak in His Name is to speak as Him. When we speak in His Name we are speaking in His stead, as His representatives. He backs up the commands and demands we make in His Name.
Luke 10:17 NKJV
Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.”
Luke 10:17 NLT
When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!”
John 14:13-14 NLT
You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!
The word “do” in the above Scripture is the Greek word, “Poieo” which means “To make, produce, perform, acquire, do, fulfill, bring forth etc.” When a demand is made in the Name of Jesus, Christ Himself is committed to back it up and fulfill, produce or bring forth that command. Be bold to use the Name in prayer or in warfare. No devil can withstand you when you use that Name. See Acts 16:18.
The Name of Jesus carries His Anointing. The Bible says, “Because of the fragrance of your good ointments,Your name is ointment poured forth;Therefore the virgins love you.” (Song of Songs 1:3) When we command sickness or diseases to depart, they have to because they are subject to the Name of Jesus. When we speak in the Name of Jesus, His Power and His Anointing will back up that command. Begin to address issues and situations in that Name and circumstances and situations will begin to obey you.
Philippians 2:9-11 NKJV
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.
Every devil bows to our command and our demand in the Name of Jesus. To rebel against us is to rebel against a higher authority. They have no choice but to obey.
Acts 3:16 NLT
“Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed—and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus’ name has healed him before your very eyes.
Exercise faith in that Name. Speak confidently in that Name. Be bold. Be tough. It’s faith in the Name that unlocks the Power in the Name.
Mark 9:38-39 NLT
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.
The Name will work for any believer that will exercise faith and confidence in the Power of the Name. There’s miracle working power contained in that Name. It’s time to start commanding and demanding what we want to see manifested in our lives or circumstances in the Name of Jesus Christ. It’s your move. Selah
Have a testimony-filled and prosperous day in the Name of Jesus, Amen. May you experience amazing favors throughout the day in Jesus Name, Amen.
Your Servant in Christ,
DWF
Preserving the Faith of the Fathers For Future Generations
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