The phase 'in the name' refers to stepping into and
manifesting the character and reputation of someone. It is like an
ambassador to whom has been given the authority and permission to speak
and act for someone else, and it will be honored as such.
So when you pray for someone, as a child of God, walk boldly and with authority into the throne room. Isaiah describes the throne room as a seemingly chaotic scene; Angels flying all around shouting Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty! Walls shaking and floor trembling, smoke filling the air. Isaiah thought for sure he was going to die. I'm sure, it will be a terrifying place to be for the unbeliever. But as a child of God, as you walk up to the throne in the character of Christ and begin to speak, and God commands, 'SILENCE, my Son is speaking' (at least this is how I envision it). Then you raise your voice and make a demand on the power and promises you are entitled to through Jesus Christ. And when you do, God does not react, 'how dare you interrupt this worship set!". John 14:13 says, he is honored and glorified through Christ Jesus, whom you are representing. And what you bind on earth will be bound in heaven. And what you loose on earth with be loosed in heaven.
HELPS Word Study (biblehub.com), says "Thus 'praying in the name of Christ" means to pray as directed (authorized) by Him, bringing revelation that flows out of being in His presence."
Many times we want to approach God in prayer and petition as if we are Israelites held captive by Pharaoh. "Please God, if it is your will, would you please help in this situation". Or, "God, it's not fair; how long have I cried out to you? When will you deliver me?" God heard the cries of the Israelites for years, decades, generations, centuries before he sent a savior. He has already sent you the Deliverer and Jesus has redeemed you and given you All Authority and All Power to bring Glory to the Father by putting your faith in action and speaking God's provision over circumstances as if it were Jesus speaking it Himself.
Consider Acts 3 where Peter healed the lame beggar. Did Peter pray and ask God to have mercy on this poor man? And if it was God's will, would He please heal him?. He didn't. Peter, walks up to the man and speaks with the authority and in the character of Jesus Christ and commands him to walk. ... Nothing appears to happen! Then Peter says, "Oh God, I'm so sorry! I stepped out of my bounds and gave this poor guy false hope and it wasn't Your will! Maybe, because I didn't end it by saying In Jesus' Name." NO, he didn't say that. He then put his faith into action, grabbed the guy by his hand and pulled him up and ONLY THEN, immediately afterwards, the man's feet and ankle bones were healed and received strength.
But you may say, "that was Peter, a disciple and only the twelve disciples where given this authority." But, you would be wrong; Paul wasn't one of the originals. "But OK, he is the apostle Paul!" But what about Stephen, a Spirit-filled man that the disciples chose to be a servant to the church, 'waiting on tables'. He performed many signs and wonders in Acts 6. How about Philip? Ordained with Stephen to be a servant to the church, maybe chief bottle washer and evangelist. He went on to heal the sick, cast out devils, and see many people born again.
How did they do this? By recognizing who they were in Christ Jesus and the authority they had been given to act on His behalf. The same authority that you have if you are born again.
My personal prayer as well and mine for you, is that you will be bold in Christ Jesus.
Be Bold, in entering the Father's throne room.
Be Bold, in commanding God's provision.
Be Bold, in testimony.
Be Bold, in evangelism.
Be Bold, for Jesus, before it is too late, and we have to answer the question from the Father, "what did you do with the power and authority that My Son gave you?" And, we have no reply except, "I made Jesus my Lord and asked you to do a bunch a things in prayer that I never saw happen."
So when you pray for someone, as a child of God, walk boldly and with authority into the throne room. Isaiah describes the throne room as a seemingly chaotic scene; Angels flying all around shouting Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty! Walls shaking and floor trembling, smoke filling the air. Isaiah thought for sure he was going to die. I'm sure, it will be a terrifying place to be for the unbeliever. But as a child of God, as you walk up to the throne in the character of Christ and begin to speak, and God commands, 'SILENCE, my Son is speaking' (at least this is how I envision it). Then you raise your voice and make a demand on the power and promises you are entitled to through Jesus Christ. And when you do, God does not react, 'how dare you interrupt this worship set!". John 14:13 says, he is honored and glorified through Christ Jesus, whom you are representing. And what you bind on earth will be bound in heaven. And what you loose on earth with be loosed in heaven.
HELPS Word Study (biblehub.com), says "Thus 'praying in the name of Christ" means to pray as directed (authorized) by Him, bringing revelation that flows out of being in His presence."
Many times we want to approach God in prayer and petition as if we are Israelites held captive by Pharaoh. "Please God, if it is your will, would you please help in this situation". Or, "God, it's not fair; how long have I cried out to you? When will you deliver me?" God heard the cries of the Israelites for years, decades, generations, centuries before he sent a savior. He has already sent you the Deliverer and Jesus has redeemed you and given you All Authority and All Power to bring Glory to the Father by putting your faith in action and speaking God's provision over circumstances as if it were Jesus speaking it Himself.
Consider Acts 3 where Peter healed the lame beggar. Did Peter pray and ask God to have mercy on this poor man? And if it was God's will, would He please heal him?. He didn't. Peter, walks up to the man and speaks with the authority and in the character of Jesus Christ and commands him to walk. ... Nothing appears to happen! Then Peter says, "Oh God, I'm so sorry! I stepped out of my bounds and gave this poor guy false hope and it wasn't Your will! Maybe, because I didn't end it by saying In Jesus' Name." NO, he didn't say that. He then put his faith into action, grabbed the guy by his hand and pulled him up and ONLY THEN, immediately afterwards, the man's feet and ankle bones were healed and received strength.
But you may say, "that was Peter, a disciple and only the twelve disciples where given this authority." But, you would be wrong; Paul wasn't one of the originals. "But OK, he is the apostle Paul!" But what about Stephen, a Spirit-filled man that the disciples chose to be a servant to the church, 'waiting on tables'. He performed many signs and wonders in Acts 6. How about Philip? Ordained with Stephen to be a servant to the church, maybe chief bottle washer and evangelist. He went on to heal the sick, cast out devils, and see many people born again.
How did they do this? By recognizing who they were in Christ Jesus and the authority they had been given to act on His behalf. The same authority that you have if you are born again.
My personal prayer as well and mine for you, is that you will be bold in Christ Jesus.
Be Bold, in entering the Father's throne room.
Be Bold, in commanding God's provision.
Be Bold, in testimony.
Be Bold, in evangelism.
Be Bold, for Jesus, before it is too late, and we have to answer the question from the Father, "what did you do with the power and authority that My Son gave you?" And, we have no reply except, "I made Jesus my Lord and asked you to do a bunch a things in prayer that I never saw happen."
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