IN JESUS NAME. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.-John 16:24. A favorite collections of a family member was a photo of a family dinner. Preserved in an album were images of a dad, his sons and their wives and his grandchildren in a time of thanksgiving and intercession. The dad had suffered a series of strokes and was not as verbal as usual. But during that time of prayer, he was heard saying a heartfelt conviction: We pray in Jesus name! About a year later the dad passed from this world into the presence of the One in whose name he placed such trust. Jesus taught us to pray in His name. The night before He was crucified, He gave a promise to His disciples: Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full (John 16:24). But the promise of asking in Jesus name is not a blank check that we might get anything to fulfill our personal whims. Earlier that evening, Jesus taught that He answers requests made in His name so that He will bring glory to the Father (John 14:13). And later that night, Jesus Himself prayed in anguish, O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will (Matt. 26:39). As we pray, we yield to Gods wisdom, love, and sovereignty, and we confidently ask in Jesus name. Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer except that which lies outside the will of God. Prayer: Father in heaven, help us worry less about what we can get from You and more about what we can learn from You. As Your followers said, Increase our faith (Luke 17:5). Amen. Have a blessed Saturday!!! Im going to get some much needed rest.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 15:52:48 +0000
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