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THERE IS POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS

May 19, 2023 · Lanre Oyeleke · 2 views

Philippians 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.

In one of the French countries where we had an outreach, we had healing and deliverance line. I love to pray for people by laying on of hands.

In this particular program, as people stepped forward, my interpreter asked what their challenge was. He interpreted to me whatever was said by the people either in French or their local language.

An adult lady steppped forward to me. She couldn't speak English but my interpreter asked her what her problem was. She told him that she was a bedwetter and she had other spiritual problems.

As I laid my hands on her calling the name of Jesus, her body shook. The ushers and those around held her. That was not a surprise to me because i've seen that happen severally.

What surprised me was how demons oppressing a lady who didn't understand what I said in English bowed to the Lorship of Jesus at the mention of His name. She may not understand English but the demons in her recognized that name.

This lady couldn't communicate in English but my command in the name of Jesus spoken in English language sent the demons out.

Anywhere on earth the name of Jesus is mentioned in any language, demons will tremble. The name has universal application and recognition. Demons know this truth.

God exalted that name above all names. The name of Jesus is empowered so that all knees in heaven, on earth and umderneath the earth must bow.

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things 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 KJV)

The only name Satan and demons recognize is the name of Jesus Christ. Hell recognize that name too well not to obey. When confronted with life's challenges, your bailout is the name of Jesus Christ.

Some traditionalists prefer to call the name of ancestors in times of trouble while some pseudo Christian cults pray in the name of angels. The name of any angel wasn't empowered to save, heal and deliver not even Michael.

Angels are servants not saviour: "But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?"(Hebrews 1:13-14 KJV).

Having fought and won the battle for our redemption, the name is empowered to save mankind from sin, sickness and Satan.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved ( Acts 4:12).

Take advantage of the power in the name of Jesus Christ. Satan and his cohorts will run.

Action point

In the name of Jesus Christ(...insert your request here).

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