Daily Voice Devotional with Niyi Adekunle
Friday 14th March
The Name of Jesus 5
The power in the name of Jesus is not from the fact that He’s just another respected religious leader or the founder of Christianity, Jesus Christ is much more that. He’s God Who came in human flesh, gave His life for mankind’s sin, the Lord of all, having all power and authority. The name is not an honorary title—it was earned through obedience and sacrifice.
After creation, God gave man dominion over the earth (Psalm 115:16). However, when man fell, authority over the earth was handed to the devil. God remained sovereign over heaven, but Satan ruled over the earth and the underworld. Jesus came in the flesh, entered the fallen world, endured temptation, suffered, died, went to hell, conquered Satan there and rose again. As a result of this, He reclaimed dominion over all realms—heaven, earth, hell and everywhere.
Php 2:8-11 GNB He was humble and walked the path of obedience all the way to death—his death on the cross. 9 For this reason God raised him to the highest place above and gave him the name that is greater than any other name. 10 And so, in honor of the name of Jesus all beings in heaven, on earth, and in the world below will fall on their knees, 11 and all will openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
This passage highlights the authority Jesus now holds, that is why His name is recognised and carries the authority in all realms. Everything and every being that has a name in all realms must submit to the authority of His name, whether it be sickness, oppression, power, any earthly or spiritual force. Everything must submit to His name—willingly or forcefully.
So, no matter what challenge we face, the name of Jesus is above it and it is your responsibility to us it, invoking it with faith.
God bless you, enjoy your day.