Focus: Proverbs 18:10 - KJV
10. The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
2 Samuel 22:1-20
There is so much power in the name of the Lord such that those who know it get the best of protection from it. Not only that the enemy is unable to harm them, but that the enemy himself is devastated for their sakes. David knew how to draw the benefit of the name and he enjoyed so much protection and defeated enemies without entering into a fight with them. Look at the example of king Saul: he rose against David and would not stop despite the fact that the young lad took to flight far away from him. When the Lord was done protecting David in that matter, not only did Saul die but his lineage was almost completely wiped out. But what name was David calling? There are many names attributed to God today. He told Moses He is the I am, and the God of the patriarchs of Israel – Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He is said to be the one with unending names in some culture. We however need to know His name to be able to hide in it for protection.
Due to the divergence of views, some of which have presented unto man wrong names attributed to the living God, and the fact that Christ has taken the victory over the earth, God gave Him a name that is above every other name, at the mention of which all knees should bow. This presupposes that for as long as we know and can call the name of Jesus Christ, we need not go looking for the name of God to use in search of protection, like some have myriads of names which they call spiritual names, which they invoke for several issues. That singular name of Jesus Christ is sufficient for all matters. Wherever darkness is found in operation, the mention of the name of Jesus should cause such operation to cease. Those who know it have attested to its potency. The early disciples testified to it; the Church of today has so much testimonies to share about it. The lame had walked by it and the blind got sight. Even the dead arose by it, without much ado.
The Lord is reminding us today that we need not cringe under the yoke of darkness if we can invoke the name of Jesus Christ to arrest the situation. It is foolhardy to have such a mighty potent weapon of defense, and offence, and still be in pain from the activities of darkness. He wants us to prove Him by it, from now on, and see the power of the Most-High in action. We must however, note that it is possible for anyone to mutter the name, but not everyone can get protection from the name. It is for those who have the bearer of the name as Lord and Savior, living their lives by Him. It is akin to declaring enmity with someone and yet calling him to assist when consequences come, when an unbeliever tries to invoke the name. It is like firing blanks. But if the unbeliever will come out of his bias and surrender to Him, when the same call that name in the day of trouble, he would marvel at the result. Put it to action today.
SOLUTION: For as long as you belong to the household of faith and live your life by Jesus Christ, call His name to your rescue whenever darkness appears to be messing with you. It will surprise you how the situation will be dispersed. Even the Lord says we should pray in His name that our joy may be full. Use the name in your prayers going forward.
Please pray:
· Give thanks to God for His mercies and protection over you in all the years, not allowing the enemy to overrun you
· Pray that as you begin to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus Christ from today, the Lord should make it potent in your mouth
· Every door you open today, before you go in, call the name “Jesus Christ” and see knees bow for your sake in the place you are entering into
· Call the name Jesus Christ and mention the hurdles before you, telling each one to bow, ending all prayers in the name of Jesus Christ
· Ask for your daily bread today.
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