HOW TO USE THE NAME OF JESUS

The crying need of the church world today is to learn how to use the Name of Jesus according to the Word.

It goes without saying that one must be a child of God and obedient to the Word.

We must come to God, the Father, through Christ, His Son. This may surprise you, but DON'T pray to Jesus. Jesus told the disciples, "After this manner pray ye: 'Our Father'." So we don't pray to Jesus. Nor do we pray to the Holy Spirit. We can worship, magnify, and exalt Jesus and the Holy Spirit; but we do not pray to them.

We should be definite in our prayers, and not ramble. For example, instead of praying for peace around the world or peace in other countries or even in our own country, pray for peace in specific instances, in specific situations, in specific families or specific individuals. Be specific!

Then remember to approach the Father as a son or daughter, as a child, not as a slave or servant. Visualize the difference between the way your own child would approach you for something and the way an employee would approach you. "Come boldly." says Scripture. In other words, come with confidence as a child, or a son or daughter would do.

Remember, too, your main desire is that the Father may receive glory by answering your prayer. Too many times we pray for selfish reasons only. But God's glory should be our chief aim.

Then clinch your prayer by making your claim in the Name of God's Son, the Name of Jesus. Remind Him of the promise, "Whatsoever you ask the Father IN MY NAME, He will give it you." John 15:16. (Note - It says to ASK THE FATHER, not Jesus, but ask it in JESUS' NAME!)

Once you pray like this, the matter is out of your hands. It has been transferred from your hands to the hands of Jesus, your Advocate, Who sits at the right hand of the Father, and Who, in turn, pleads your case as He transfers your request to the Father.

John 16:24 assures us: "Whatsoever you ask the Father IN MY NAME, He will give it you."

Now, start taking your requests to the Father BOLDLY, and in THE NAME OF JESUS!

Preacher's Kid