By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Mark 16:17-18 "And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
As Jesus commissioned the apostles for the work He called them to, one of the greatest privileges was to use the power of His name. Everything they did was in His name. Jesus has been glorified above all power and authority there is. He completely defeated Satan and his demons. At His name, every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that He is Lord. That’s the power in that name.
As we go in that name, we are granted permission to carry the power and authority in Jesus name. Jesus mentioned the situations that would respond in the scripture above: demons cast out, speaking new tongues, no poison or snakes can harm, healing the sick. God does this to make people’s lives better and glorify Himself, not for our prestige. And it only works through faith, for those who believe.
Friends, this is such a privilege and trust! As we address situations and demons in Jesus name, it is not just a ritual. We are invoking the power of the highest authority in the universe. We are to do with maximum honour to Him. Some, unfortunately, misuse His name for things and agendas that don’t glorify God! Have in Him and go ahead to speak and do everything in His name. You will reign in life! Hallelujah!
Philippians 2:9-11 "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
Shalom children of God.