Using The Name Of Jesus: A Matter Of Authority
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth (Philippians 2:10).
Ephesians 1:21 talks about the resurrected
Christ, and lets us know that He’s set in the
heavenly places, “Far above all rule and authority and
power and dominion and every name that is named
[above every title that can be conferred], not only
in this age {and} in this world, but also in the age
{and} the world which are to come” (AMP). Here,
the word “rule” means two things: first, it means the
authority that governs; and secondly, it means the
decrees by which it governs. It refers to rulership and
its rules. Meaning that it doesn’t matter what rule has
been made, Jesus is far above all rule. He’s set, not just
above, or near above, but FAR above all rule, authority,
power, and dominion. Hallelujah!
Therefore, when you use the Name of Jesus,
there’s no room for doubt. God didn’t even say to
use the Name only if you have faith. When it comes
to using the Name of Jesus, it’s a matter of authority
and not of faith. Think about this: While controlling
the traffic, the officer doesn’t need any faith when he
motions to the vehicles to stop. The faith that put him
in office in the first place is all that he needed. And
the Bible says, “...God hath dealt to every man the
measure of faith” (Romans 12:3).
All the faith you needed to come into Christ Jesus
has been dealt to you. Now you have authority over
every demon of darkness. You don’t need somebody
to help you cast the devil out today. In Matthew
17:5, we read God’s testimony of Jesus; He said, ”…
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased;
hear ye him.” This was addressed to everything that
has intelligence, living and non-living things. God
commanded them to hear and obey Jesus.
The same decree was given concerning you
the day you were born again. All of nature, angels,
demons etc., have been commanded to hear and
obey when you speak, because you stand and speak
in the authority of Jesus. When you make decrees
or entreaties in the Name of Jesus, it’s as though
Jesus Himself were speaking. Therefore, be bold to
use the Name of Jesus authoritatively, to control the
circumstances of your existence and tame the forces of nature.
Prayer
Precious Father, I thank you for the privilege and authority to
use the Name of Jesus. I live in and by His Name, doing things
in the power of that Name. I walk in victory, dominion, and
righteousness, making progress from glory to glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
John 14:12-14; Mark 16:17-18
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Jeremiah 29-30
titus 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
James 3:1-18
ezekiel 29