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 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that
believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than
these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask
in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If
ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Mark 16:17-18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name
shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18 They shall
take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them;
they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
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