I am sure that most of you have heard someone pray and end the prayer with "in Jesus' Name". Jesus Himself said to pray this way in John 16:23:
23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. KJV
There is so much more involved here, though, than simply saying "in Jesus' Name"! Look at this verse from the Amplified Bible:
23 And when that time comes, you will ask nothing of Me [you will need to ask Me no questions]. I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that My Father will grant you whatever you ask in My Name [as presenting all that I AM]. AMP
What exactly are we doing when we pray in the Name of Jesus? We are acknowledging THIS from Philippians 2:9-11:
9 Therefore [because He stooped so low] God has highly exalted Him and has freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, 10 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. AMP
We are also acknowledging THIS from Hebrews 1:4:
4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. KJV
17 And if we are [His] children, then we are [His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His inheritance with Him]; only we must share His suffering if we are to share His glory. AMP
That means that we, who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior, have as much right to use His Name as He does! HALLELUJAH! When we ask in His Name, we are presenting our Covenant before the Father, and He WILL answer! Prepare yourself, though! Along with this tremendous Blessing, privilege and power comes THIS from John 15:19-21:
19 If you belonged to the world, the world would treat you with affection and would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world [no longer one with it], but I have chosen (selected) you out of the world, the world hates (detests) you. 20 Remember that I told you, A servant is not greater than his master [is not superior to him]. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word and obeyed My teachings, they will also keep and obey yours. 21 But they will do all this to you [inflict all this suffering on you] because of [your bearing] My name and on My account, for they do not know or understand the One Who sent Me.
Do NOT expect everyone to welcome you or your message, because they didn't all welcome Jesus! But know that you have His protection, provision and safety to come through every situation as MORE than a conqueror (Romans 8:37) and as a carrier of His Light and Life, you have great rewards waiting for you in Heaven! HALLELUJAH! Here is Hillsong with "O Praise The Name":
Shalom in Him!
