Rhapsody of Realities 3rd December 2024. DECLARE WHAT YOU WANT IN HIS NAME

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues (Mark 16:17).

There’s a difference between calling on the Name of Jesus and making a demand in His Name. It’s crucial to understand this distinction. Consider Romans 10:13; it says, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Sinners can call upon His Name for salvation, but as Christians, we use His Name; we exercise dominion in His Name.

Using His Name isn’t about calling out to Him as if you’re stil a sinner seeking salvation. Now that you’re born again, you belong to the household of God. The Name of Jesus is now named upon you and given to you to live by. You don’t need to call upon Him anymore for anything: rather, you use His Name with authority to create anything or effect the changes you desire.

Notice in our opening verse that He didn’t say, “Call upon my name and I’ll cast the devils out and heal the sick”; no! Rather, you’re to use His Name to cast out devils, heal the sick, cleanse lepers, and raise the dead. His Name is an instrument; use it! In John 14:13-14 He said, “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do…If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.”

What a bold statement! That means you can demand anything in His Name and it’ll happen. For example, if you were in a distressing situation, instead of calling “Jesus!
Jesus! Jesus!” out of desperation or panic, declare what you want in His Name. Speak with the authority He’s given you. You say, “In the Name of Jesus, I demand healing,” or “In the Name of Jesus, you devil of darkness, I command you to lose your grip and get out!”

Always remember that you’re in charge and in control because you function in the Name of Jesus. Everything in life, physical and spiritual, including governments, thrones, the galaxies, principalities and powers, are all subject to the Name of Jesus. Declare what you want in His Name with confidence, and you’ll have a testimony. Glory be to God!

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PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the power and authority you’ve granted us to use the Name of Jesus. I walk in this authority and exercise dominion over circumstances and situations. I speak healing, peace and prosperity in His Name, and I thank you for the confidence and assurance that come with using the Name of Jesus to effect a change and bring your will to pass. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
|| Philippians 2:9-11
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth; 11 And [that] every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, to the glory of God the Father. ||

|| Acts 3:16
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. ||

|| John 16:23
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give [it] you. ||

Daily Affirmations:

I’m full of joy and thanksgiving to God. I am basking in the grace and glory of Christ and the full blessings of the Gospel. I’m conscious of God’s love and care for me, for God is so detailed about me and everything pertaining to me. I live in peace, and function from a place of rest, now and always. The Word of God is working mightily in me. It doesn’t matter what may come my way; I’m a victor and I’ve overcome because I’m more than a conqueror. The life of God is working in my spirit, soul and body, and it’s manifested in all that concerns me. I declare that sickness and ill health are far from me. I’m protected from harm and I dwell in health all the days of my life.

I declare that I’m a new creation, born superior to Satan and all the demons of darkness. I am seated together with Christ, far above all principalities and power, in the heavenly realms. I’m an offspring of divinity and a product of Christ’s resurrection! I’m a partaker of the divine nature and I dwell in Zion. I am full of the Holy Ghost and power. I do not worry about my health, finances, or anything else because the Lord has perfected all that concerns me. He has blessed my job and businesses. God has filled my barns with plenty. I am the pride of the ages, a joy to many generations. I am the pride of my family, city, and nation.

I carry eternal life and when I lay hands on the sick, they recover. I have the life of Christ. That life makes me indestructible and impervious to sickness. Divine life and unfailing health and strength are at work in every fiber of my being, in every cell of my blood, and in every bone of my body! My body is invigorated by the Spirit of God who lives in me. Eternal life is at work in me. I am a carrier of divinity. The fullness of the Godhead dwells in me bodily. I live life in its fullness and I dispense virtues of healing and health to my world every day. Every day of my life is full of God’s glory, beauty, excellence, and grace in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Speak in tongues.