We as Christians have been given a very powerful name that when spoken by the Spirit of God carries a lot of authority with it, and when used correctly (by the authority of God), has the power to send even the biggest of demons running for their lives! How is there so much authority behind this name?
Well, Jesus Himself said that “if you ask anything in My name, it shall be done for you.” (John 14:14). Why is this? Well, this is a name that has much authority. It is a name that is higher than the heavens themselves, and at this name all things must bow, wheter in heaven or in earth (Phil. 2:9). The reason this name has so much authority is because of the person it represents and the things that He has done. When you understand what this man has accomplished for us, and the power that we receive when we believe on Him, you will understand more the power and authority that comes through this name.
Do you remember the story of David and Goliath? Well, Goliath was the biggest man from the tribe of the Philistines, and nobody from the tribe of Israel wanted to fight him. Nobody except a humble little boy named David who would grow up latter to become a might king! So how did David defeat Goliath? Well, I’ll give you a hint: It wasn’t in his own power!
You see, David before he threw the stone that would defeat Goliath in a perfect shot to the head declared, “I come at you in the name of the Lord God of the Heavens!”. Although Goliath easily could have defeated the shorter David, he was no match for the God of the Heavens! Goliath was struck down and defeated. Score one for David! So how did David do it? He used the name of the Lord his God, which meant calling upon Him rather than relying upon His own strength. You see, anytime we call upon His name, we have victory and we have power. This is because we are relying upon His strength, His power, His authority, His might, and not our own. The Apostle Paul even said that “when I am weak, then am I strong (2 Cor. 12:10)” for then the power of Christ rested upon Him. Paul had learned to call upon the name of the Lord his God and that precious name that is above all the heavens. For that is our true strength and victory! Amen.
God uses us when we give up. Like a stubborn child ain’t we? Until we let go and let God.
Yes, one of my favorite sayings! Thanks for your posts!