There is power in the Name of Jesus!

“But Peter said, "I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk.” (Acts 3:6 NLT)

Using the authority of Jesus’s Name

In the above passage, Peter spoke to a lame beggar who had just looked at him expecting to receive money. He told him he had something better to give him than silver or gold. He said, “In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk.” And then he took the beggar by the hand and helped him to his feet! He then began jumping, leaping and praised God! Totally healed!

Notice that Peter did two things. First, he took authority of the situation by using the Name of Jesus as he spoke a command “in the Name of Jesus get up and walk! Secondly, he took the beggar by the hand and helped him to his feet! Healing then instantly became a reality for the beggar.

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Col. 3:17 NIV)

Using God’s authority in what you say or do while speaking is like a policeman who is backed by governmental authority which empowers him to perform his official duties. You can do it too because you are backed by God’s Word!

“If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.” (1 Peter 4:11 NIV). “In this world we are like Jesus.” (1 John 4:17 NIV)

Jesus said about believers

“In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mark. 16:16-17 NIV)