Jesus spoke in Mark 16:
15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;
18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
FATHER has established the Name of Jesus Christ as being the “door” to salvation and healing so that there is no question in anyone’s mind Who is the anointed Son of GOD. In HIS Wisdom, FATHER established “The Way” for men to be restored to HIM. Jesus gave us the key to ministry: His Name exalted above all other names in Heaven and on earth. With great reverence we should employ the Name of Jesus when praying for the sick and ministering salvation to those who are lost. We should pray and meditate on this Truth until our trust in His Name has absolutely no question or hesitation in its use. Our elder brother has provided us with the means to minister in like manner if only we will trust in His Name.
Luke recorded by THE SPIRIT in Acts chapter 4 when Peter spoke:
27 “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together
28 to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done.
29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,
30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”
The disciples had spent 40 days being taught by Our Lord Jesus Christ where He prepared them as firstfruits for the great commission. As firstfruits, the disciples ministered to those in need calling on the Name of Jesus Christ thus they paved the way for us to minister in like manner. The Book of Acts and the Epistles are given for our instruction in how we ought to minister. The disciples’ successes are meant to encourage us as we walk out our ministry with similar expectations of success. The name of Jesus has Spiritual power and authority unlike any other name. Man’s logic and worldly wisdom cannot grasp the connection in the Spiritual which causes them to place no faith in His Name. Signs and wonders are provided to them who don’t believe in this connection.
In Acts chapter 2 Peter spoke:
38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”
The gift of the Holy Spirit can only be obtained through the name of Jesus Christ for He promised to send the comforter. This name is so critical in all aspects of spreading the Gospel that we should never grow weary in studying and meditating on these promises given to us by Our Lord Jesus Christ. IN MY NAME…