PRAYING IN THE NAME OF JESUS
His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
What’s in a name? Names have meaning! I like my name, Gail. It means “My Father’s Joy.” I’d like to believe that’s true! Names and nicknames can give us an identity or may describe who we are.
Many people in the Bible had names that they identified with, described who they were, or even had their name changed to reflect God’s work in their life. Abram/Abraham (“father of a multitude”) in Genesis 17:5. Jacob (“heel-catcher” or “deceiver”) becomes Israel (“one who wrestles with God”) in Genesis 32:28. Simon/Peter (“rock”) in John 1:40-42. Saul/Paul (“humble”) in Acts 13:9.
Jesus’ name has meaning, and it reveals who He is. In the Old Testament His name is Messiah (“anointed one”), in the New Testament He is the Christ. Jesus also means Savior, because He came to save us from the penalty of our sins. Jesus is known as "I Am" in the Gospel of John. "I am the light of the world; I am the bread of life; I am the way, the truth, and the life; I am the gate; I am the Good Shepherd, I am the true vine; I am the Resurrection."
There are almost 200 different names/titles for Jesus in the Bible. Jehovah is one of the ways of saying YHWY; the true, personal name of God. Jehovah is also one of several names found for Jesus as Lord in Scripture, such as Adonai and Yahweh. Each name exemplifies His distinctiveness and power:
Jehovah-Nissi: God Is My Refuge – After a victory, “Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-Nissi,” which is translated to either the “Lord is my refuge” or the “Lord is my banner” (Exodus 17:16).
Jehovah-Jireh: God Will Provide – “I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). See also: Genesis 22:13-14.
Jehovah Rapha: God Heals – “God that heals” (Exodus 15:26), as He promised not to “bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord who heals you.”
Jehovah-Shalom: God Our Peace – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
Jehovah-Raah: God Our Way and Shepherd – “God our Way and Shepherd” (Psalm 23:1). Jesus calls Himself “the Good Shepherd” as He “lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11).
Jehovah Tsidkenu: God of Righteousness – “He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3). “For Christ is the end of the law of righteousness to everyone who believes” (Romans 10:4).
Jehovah-Shammah: God Is There/Ever-Present – God is the “Ever Present Light” as Jesus is the “Light of the World.” “He said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life’” (John 8:12).
God’s light today is shown through His people who are indwelled by the Holy Spirit: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid” (Matthew 5:14).
We are to be His light and shine for Him! One way we do that is in prayer! Jesus’ name has power and so we pray in Jesus’ name in humble submission to His authority! To acknowledge His will is sovereign and know that nothing is impossible for Him as ruler over heaven and earth. We are comforted that He uses all things for good and He will come again to conquer death and the devil.
Kevin, Andrew, Wendy, and the entire Palau ministry want to proclaim His name to the world so that others can believe and enjoy the love, peace, and hope that only Jesus, our Savior, can provide. Please join our “Palau Prayer Team” as we come together in the power of Jesus’ name on July 19th at 1 pm Pacific time!
In the first half of our call, we will praise God as we get an update about the recent, exciting festival in Manchester, England! We will praise Jesus for many of His glorious names and break out in prayer as the Palau team continues to travel and reach individuals around the globe for salvation, physically and digitally!
In the Power of Jesus’ Name,
Gail Stockamp
"I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father." John 14:13, NIV
PRAYER REPORT
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