There is Power in the Name of Jesus

"I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father can be glorified in the Son" John 14:13

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When I was about 9 years old, my parents encouraged me to memorize John 14, the entire chapter. It took a few days but I eventually did. Back then I didn't realize how important it was to understand that chapter. It was the key that shapes my Christian walk. It is the one chapter in the Bible that clearly explains why we prayed in Jesus name, and also it is the chapter that reveals the power of the Trinity (God the father, the Son and the Holy Spirit).

When you pray in Jesus name, you come to the father with everything that Jesus is, when you mention His name to the father, you are reminding Him of the blood covenant, the sacrifice on Calvary that is why you cannot fail. You can have power and dominance over whatever you are facing. "In Jesus Name" is not just some fancy words we used at the end of a prayer. It is the assurance that you will get whatever you just prayed for.

The name of Jesus comes with/synonymous of power and authority. I t is the name that is above all names. (Philippians 2:5-11). It is the ONLY name that SAVES.

God wants YOU to walk with power, talk with Power and more importantly He wants YOU to be filled with His power, but you have to know how to get it. His power is in His word, in Jesus, the Word becomes flesh (John 1:14).

When you pray in Jesus name, believe that you receive. You cannot pray in Jesus name and continue to worry about you situation. Jesus is power, dominion, love and victory.
You can come to God and expect a miracle in Jesus name.

I don't pray in Jesus name and hope to get an answer. I pray in His name and KNOW/EXPECT that my request/need is met and my answer already given (notice the past tense) on Calvary years ago.

Are you facing something so great, so powerful that it seems irresponsible not to worry? Are you facing a battle that seems lost in the natural? Let me assure you, there is no need to worry; your battle is already won in the spiritual, in Jesus name.

It is the will of God for you to be "worry free" to prosper, to be in good health. (Jeremiah 29:11-12).

It does not matter what you are facing, it doesn't matter what the doctor says, it doesn't matter what it looks like, it doesn't matter what your spouse and friends are saying. The word God assures you that you are more than a conqueror through Christ Roman 8:37). And that's that. You need to stand on the Word of God.

There is power in the name of Jesus. Put your faith to work and receive your miracle in Jesus name.

Praise the Lord!

Authority over Children

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother "which is the first commandment with a promise that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Ephesians 6:14

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What is authority? It is the right to give instructions and require obedience. Almost immediately after birth, children try to do their own thing, and having their own way. You have probably heard a child say, "I don't want anybody telling me what to do” or “it is my life, I should be able to make my own decisions”. They want the power to control their own lives and this defying attitude and complete rejection of authority is especially obvious in today’s family. Sitcoms, books, movies and televisions almost never portray fathers as the head of the household, they often share authority equally with the wives, or worst they are dominated by wives, and the scary factor is that Child welfare agencies in this country affirm these modern views. They try to convince parents that they have no right to exercise firm leadership or else they would be put in jail and their children taken away; consequently, parents are afraid to exercise their God given authority. Other parents just want to be friends. They forgot their roles is to be a "parent" to the children. As a result, the children, not the parents, end up being the dominant influence in the home. Many parents live to regret it when the children get older and do not come to them for advice or when they refuse to take their advice because they have no respect for their parents and do not value their opinions. The truth of the matter is by the time they get older it is too late for parenting. That is is the Bible urges us to train the child early.

1 Corinthians 11:3 says that the head of the woman is the man, just as the head of man is Christ, and Ephesians 5:22-24 tells us that the wife should obey her husband as the church should obey Christ. Parents cannot even expect children to respect their authority, until the parents correct their own relationship toward each other. Children will not respect the father's authority, if he cannot maintain authority over his wife. Nor will they respect the mother's authority, if she refuses to respect her husband's authority, it is that simple. Parents have to be able to relate to each other, before they can even relate to their children. In the Old Testament a rebellious son, who would not obey his parents, was to be stoned (Deuteronomy 21:18-21). People start getting uncomfortable when we start discussing obedience, (even church people) but it all comes from the word of God. Both parents and children were made by God. He knows what is best for all. These views may seem strict and outrageous to the world but Christians should seriously ask themselves whether or not they should be influenced by society or God, their maker.

Eli told his sons they were wrong and but it wasn't enough. They still would not obey. God rejected Eli's house because Eli did not restrain his sons, He had no authority over them (1 Samuel 2:22-25; 3:12,13). Friend you cannot risk losing control of your home. The main reason children grow up rebellious is simply that they have not been properly required to submit to authority (their parents) while growing up, and they get away with it; as a results, they carry the same non-challant attitude in their adults life which brings devastating results. They often live miserable lives and they have to continuously struggle with submitting to authority. That is exactly why parents should exercise authority over the children. It is done for the good of the child. It teaches lessons that will be of a great benefit both now and for eternity, and parents who do not want to guide their children properly often live to regret it as mentioned earlier. This is why use of authority is not contrary to love but is a proper exercise of love. If you love your child then you will train him right.

Friend, you should be trying to raise godly children. The ultimate goal of your authority is to teach them respect for God's authority from an early age. You should expect your children to obey you like God will expect them to obey Him, and if your children have not learned to obey you like they should obey God, then you have work to do.You have Got to be obedient to God by raising your children according to His word. God says it your job to teach it to them. Parents, please do not be afraid to teach the Word of God to your children. Providing material things is great and spending time playing with them is wonderful, but your main job is to raise them as God fearing adults. When you do, if if they rebel against you as a child, they will come to appreciate and respect you as adults.

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Colossians 3:20

Praise the Lord!