Praying in Jesus’ Name (adapted from a Joyce Meyer illustration):

When our youngest [daughter went to Uganda on a church mission trip, we had to delegate our authority to others adults who travelled with her]. In order for those who were caring for her in our absence to get medical treatment for her if it was needed, we had to sign a legal document stating that they had the right to use our name on our [daughter’s] behalf, literally, to make decisions in our place.

That is what Jesus did for His disciples and, ultimately, for all who would believe in Him. He said that God would answer when we pray using His name. This is the authority you and I have been granted in His name.

His name takes His place, His name represents Him. When we pray in His name, it is the same as if He were praying. This privilege seems almost too wonderful to believe! But we can believe it because we have Scripture to back it up (John 16:23-24). So use the authority of Jesus’ name and put that power to work to overcome evil and bring the blessings of God to this world.

Adapted from Joyce Meyer, Promises for Your Everyday Life, daily devotional on YouVersion, day 110 of 365

Praying in Jesus’ Name (adapted from a Joyce Meyer illustration):

When our youngest [daughter went to Uganda on a church mission trip, we had to delegate our authority to others adults who travelled with her]. In order for those who were caring for her in our absence to get medical treatment for her if it was needed, we had to sign a legal document stating that they had the right to use our name on our [daughter’s] behalf, literally, to make decisions in our place.

That is what Jesus did for His disciples and, ultimately, for all who would believe in Him. He said that God would answer when we pray using His name. This is the authority you and I have been granted in His name.

His name takes His place, His name represents Him. When we pray in His name, it is the same as if He were praying. This privilege seems almost too wonderful to believe! But we can believe it because we have Scripture to back it up (John 16:23-24). So use the authority of Jesus’ name and put that power to work to overcome evil and bring the blessings of God to this world.

Adapted from Joyce Meyer, Promises for Your Everyday Life, daily devotional on YouVersion, day 110 of 365