Matthew 9:28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
Whatsoever may be our prayer request, it is of critical importance for us to believe, that God is able, and that He will make a way according to His good will. Answers to prayer are contingent upon us believing, and greatly affects the outcome according to the scriptures. But there’s also the issue of asking in Jesus’ name, a stipulation that is given in the scriptures, whenever prayer requests are made.
Question: What does “In Jesus name” really mean?”
This issue must needs be addressed because great confusion over the meaning of the phrase exists. It is true that many things are asked and done in the name of Jesus in our day, yet we must understand that one merely mentioning Jesus name after a petition does not necessarily make that request or deed in Jesus’ name. According to the scripture, true Christians can make requests and they often do things in Jesus’ name.
This is an indisputable fact, demonstrated and certified in the Bible. But devils and false prophets can also make prayer requests, and they often perform healing in “Jesus’ name.” In fact, there have been answers to prayers on certain occasions, in the most literal sense, that had absolutely nothing to do with Jesus. Thus, it is of critical importance that we know the difference between “In Jesus’ name” and the other counterfeits that often abound in Christendom.
Matthew 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!