“And you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)
It is not so much about the name but the person behind the name!
The name of Jesus represents all His finished work on the cross, fulfilling God’s divine plan of redemption and salvation, victory over sin and death, and victory over the devil’s schemes, strategies, and his entire realm.
The name Jesus represents everything about the character and life of Jesus as one with the Father and the Holy Spirit, the creator of the universe, the giver of life and sustainer of life.
In the olden days, people could speak or act in the name of someone because the name represents authority and power. Jesus Christ has given Christians the right and authority to use his name:
“And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” (John 14:13-14)
“Whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” (John 16:23-24)
Then the seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.” (Luke 10:17)
There is power in praying in the authority of Jesus Christ, by the authority He has given us, consistent with His character, His desire, and His will.
Most of our prayers to God are made and should be made “in the name of Jesus”. To pray in the name of Jesus, is to pray in the character, life, wisdom, grace and all the power and authority that God has given to Jesus.
The name Jesus is more than just a name.
- When you believe in Jesus Christ, you have life in his name (John 20:31)
- There is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we can be saved (Acts 4:12)
- Whatever we do, in word or deed, we ought to do in the name of the Lord Jesus… (Colossians 3:17)
- For God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:9-11)
- God raised Jesus from the dead, elevated Him to His right hand, and gave Jesus a name above “every name that is named, not only in this age but that which is to come.” (Ephesians 1:20-21)
- The name of the Lord is a strong tower the righteous run in and they are safe (Proverbs 18:10)
- In the name of Jesus, we have victory
- In the name of Jesus demons submit and flee
- In the name of Jesus, we worship and praise
- The name of Jesus is high and lifted up above all powers and principalities
- The name of Jesus is powerful
- The name of Jesus is wonderful
- The name of Jesus is mighty to save
- The name of Jesus is awesome and glorious
- The name of Jesus is mighty in battle
- The name of Jesus is salvation
The name of Jesus means “Yahweh is salvation”. So, if you haven’t placed your faith in this name for salvation, I encourage you to make that connection and decision today.
Stay blessed,
Alex
Hills and Valleys 