Some Will Say They ‘Know’ Jesus.

“I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches.” This statement, which was used by Jewish exorcists who did not believe Jesus (Acts 19:13) sounds humorous until we consider that many people make similar statements today. There are many who we come into contact with who use the name of Jesus and would even call themselves a Christian, but don’t have a relationship with Him. They know about Jesus, and have family members who are great friends of His but they don’t know Him for themselves. So, don’t set yourself up for a disappointment or an ambush from the enemy for everyone who uses the name of Jesus may not know Him.

        On the other hand, for those of us who have an intimate relationship with Jesus our use of His name should reflect our great esteem for His name, and therefore His person. This means:

• A bold use of this name to overcome evil and to see radical change in our lives and the lives of others—“even the devils are subject unto us through thy name” (Luke 10:17), and “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it” (John 14:14).

• A respectful use of the name since “there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

• An evident submission to this name since “God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father”  (Philippians 2:9-11).

• A sharing of this name so that others may call on it themselves and know why He is called Jesus— “for it is He who will save His people from their sins”  (Matthew 1:21).

It is my prayer that you live in the power of this name today.

“Father, bless us today as we walk in Jesus’ name. Help us to realize the power, presence, and pleasure of living in an intimate relationship with Jesus.”