The Name

Power of The Name

Key Scripture: “God’s name is a place of protection-good people can run there and be safe.” Proverbs 18:10, the Message

Power Point: I’ve had the privilege of traveling to many foreign countries. One of my most memorable times was when I visited Italy with my friend Janet. When we arrived in Rome, we had to show our passports in order to get in. Even though we were visiting there, we were still protected by the fact that we carried a passport of our home country. It gave us special privileges although we were in a strange land. At the end of our trip, we arrived at the airport to find soldiers with their weapons drawn everywhere. It was pretty intimidating. (okay, we were scared spitless). We arrived at the security point and I showed the guard my passport and was allowed to pass through. Suddenly I hear a frantic yell from Janet, “I don’t have my passport, I packed it by mistake!” Somehow, she jumped up and pulled her suitcase off of the belt and was able to retrieve the “blessed document”. Thankfully, no one shot her in the process.

The thing is, we are strangers in this land. Our passports identify us as citizens of the kingdom of God. Though we have “walking around rights” here, we are not subject to the hurtful things here. We have dominion over them through Christ, through “the Name” that is above ALL other names. We bring OUR world here. I think sometimes we forget that we are “strangers” here, just like Abraham. When the disciples asked Jesus to show them how to pray, Jesus said, “Make holy “The Name”. Let your kingdom come. As above, so below.

“The Name” , "Hashem", means one who destroys chaos. “Peace” means, to destroy the authority that establishes chaos. It includes wholeness in every area of life whether it is health, finances, relationships, EVERY area. So Papa God, The Name who destroys Chaos, sent the Prince of Peace to destroy the authority that establishes Chaos. Are you getting the picture here. Okay, hang on. It gets even better! Next He says that He has given Jesus “The Name” that is above every name that is named” not only in this world, but in the world to come. Cancer is a name. Poverty is a name. Addiction is a name. And who carries His Name? That would be you! So stand up a little taller and walk with a little more confidence! You are the one to whom He was speaking when He said, “Whatever you ask the Father In My Name, He will give it to you.

Is it time for you to unpack your kingdom passport and start showing it at all the checkpoints in your life? Do you need to remember that “The Name (that destroys chaos) is a strong tower, the righteous run into it and are safe? Carry “The Name” proudly, Beloved. It is your passport to freedom. It is GOOD News! It destroys the chaos of illness, poverty, strife and confusion. As above, so below. Thank You Jesus!

Power Talk: I am a citizen of heaven. I carry the Name of Jesus, which destroys chaos wherever I go. I have authority and I have instructions from the King of Kings to use “The Name” to bring His kingdom here. As above, so below.

Blessed be The Name of the Lord