The Power Of Your Name

"I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to
  overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."
  (Luke 10:19) (Psalms 91:12)

 And  these signs will accompany those who believe: 
 In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison,
 it will not hurt them at all; they will placed their hands on sick people, and
 they will get well." (Mark 16:17-18)

We are God's people, "Christians," or believers of God.

"Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved."  (Mark.16:16)

We are representing Jesus Christ and his message to the world. We bear His Name.

He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts
as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. (2Cor.1:21-22)

How can that power and authority of Jesus Christ be effective in us as we go about
our daily lives, helping one another in our church, community and to those we might
encounter in our way and accomplishing God's purpose?

We need constant commitment to prayer and seek an intimate relationship with
our Lord. In John 15:4-5 Jesus said,

    "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself;
     it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."
     I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him,
    he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 
    If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish,
    and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit,
    showing yourselves to be my disciples."  (v.7) (John 10:14)

I was raised up to believe in a lot of superstitions. But when I learned the truth of
his words by reading the Bible and the power of His Name, I no longer followed
those beliefs. Because I know who can help me in times of danger and who holds
my future! I give my strength and trust in God. For I am His child, his follower.
God will protect me from any evil attacks. (2Tim.4:18)

   "Because He loves me," says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him,
     for he acknowleges my Name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
     I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
     With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation." 
     (Psalms 91:14-16)