In Jesus' Name - January 2024
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📺 New Apostolic Church USA
The phrase “in Jesus’ name” is a direct reference to John 16:23:
"Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in
My Name He will give to you."
It is clear from this text that what we ask of the Father, we should do in the name of Christ. Asking in His name includes an acknowledgment of our own unworthiness to receive any favor from God, and our entire dependence upon Christ as the Lord. Knowing that Jesus is our Advocate (1 John 2:1) gives us confidence when we pray.
“We pray in the name of Jesus. Following the example given by Jesus, we turn to God with humility, giving more importance to our fellowship with the Giver than to His gifts, trusting in His love.”
Chief Apostle Schneider, September 2020, Sarrebourg
Prayer works when we pray in Jesus’ name! These words not only signify who we are praying through, but also in Jesus we are given a pattern from which we can get a better grasp on how our longings align with God’s will. This pattern, or example, that Jesus provides applies to many other aspects of our lives as His disciples: how we serve, how we are known by Him, and what He has sent us to do. When we walk the way of Christ, we can be sure we are living according to the will of God.
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