There is a name that shakes the heavens and makes hell tremble. A name that causes demons to scatter, sickness to flee, and chains to break. A name so powerful that every knee must bow, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth (Philippians 2:9-11). That name is Jesus—the name above every name.
The Name Given By God
The name of Jesus was not just randomly chosen. It was given by divine decree. The angel Gabriel announced to Mary, “You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). His very name declares His mission—Yeshua, meaning “The Lord Saves.”
But His name doesn’t just mean something; it carries authority. It is a name spoken in heaven’s courts, a name feared in the kingdom of darkness, and a name that has dominion over every sickness, bondage, and attack of the enemy. When you invoke the name of Jesus in faith, all of heaven backs you up.
Demons Tremble at His Name
The name of Jesus is a weapon in spiritual warfare. When the seventy disciples returned from their mission, they were astonished, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name!” (Luke 10:17). The power wasn’t in them—it was in His name.
Satan knows the power of the name of Jesus. That’s why he tries to keep believers ignorant of their authority. That’s why demons resist when you use it with conviction. But make no mistake—when you declare the name of Jesus in faith, the enemy has no choice but to flee.
Acts 16 tells us of Paul casting a demon out of a fortune-telling slave girl by simply saying, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out!” (Acts 16:18). Instantly, the demon left her. No argument. No delay. The name of Jesus carries the highest spiritual authority in the universe.
Healing in His Name
Sickness has no power against the name of Jesus. When Peter and John encountered the lame man at the gate called Beautiful, they didn’t offer him money—they offered him the power of Jesus’ name. Peter boldly declared, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” (Acts 3:6). And he did.
Many today pray weak prayers, hoping for results. But when you understand the power in the name of Jesus, you command sickness to leave in His name. You rebuke pain in His name. You release healing in His name. His name is not a religious phrase—it is the very power of God in your mouth!
Salvation in His Name
The name of Jesus is the only name that can save. Acts 4:12 declares, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” You can’t be saved by good works. You can’t be saved by philosophy or religion. Only Jesus saves.
When you call upon His name with faith, everything changes. Sins are washed away. Old things pass, and new things come (2 Corinthians 5:17). If you have been feeling lost, bound, or far from God, call upon the name of Jesus. He is the Deliverer, the Savior, and the Restorer of broken lives.
Use the Name with Boldness
Too many believers whisper the name of Jesus when they should be declaring it boldly. The early church didn’t shy away from using His name, even when they were threatened. When the Sanhedrin commanded Peter and John to stop preaching in Jesus’ name, they refused (Acts 4:18-20). Why? Because they knew that everything they needed was in His name.
When you pray, pray in the name of Jesus (John 14:13-14). When you confront the enemy, rebuke him in the name of Jesus (Mark 16:17). When you speak healing, release it in the name of Jesus (Acts 3:6). This is not a formula—it is divine authority.
Every Knee Will Bow
One day, every knee will bow at the name of Jesus—whether they believe in Him or not. The forces of darkness will bow. The proud and rebellious will bow. The entire universe will acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).
But you don’t have to wait until that day. Use the name now. Walk in your authority now. Pray bold prayers now. The name of Jesus has lost none of its power. It is just as mighty today as it was when the early church turned the world upside down.
What are you facing today? What battle, what sickness, what attack has tried to steal your peace? Speak the name of Jesus over it! Declare His name with faith. His name above all names still carries power, and that power is at work in you.
Jesus is Lord. His name is above every name. And His power is available to you right now. Use it!
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