Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the Name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the Name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” – Acts 19:13 -

Believers and unbelievers alike use the Name of Jesus. One group is unauthorized, the other is authorized. The only factor that makes the difference is personal relationship with Him Who owns that Name. Praise God for the wonders of that relationship.

Question is: has the world successfully outdone us by vainly and thoughtlessly uttering that precious Name many more times than us speaking that all-powerful Name in faith for all it’s worth.

There’s more to His Name than the almost formula-like use of closing our prayers with it. All authority in heaven and in earth is resident in it. We’re authorized to bear that Name and all it’s kingdom authority in all situations of life.

Love,
Your servant

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