TOPIC: The Authority And Dominion Of His Name (Rhapsody of Realities 30 October 2022)
And what is the exceeding greatness of his powerâŠWhich he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come (Ephesians 1:19-21).
Rhapsody Of Realities For Today MESSAGE:
In Ephesians 1:17-18, the Spirit, through the Apostle Paul, prayed a beautiful prayer for Godâs people. As He progressed in the prayer, He showed us something about who Jesus really is, and expounds on the authority, power and dominion vested in His Name. Notice that God raised Jesus from the dead and set Him at His own right hand. âRight handâ isnât a description of directional or geographical location; it implies the seat of power.
When you refer to someone as your right-hand man, what you mean is that he represents you; he has your authority to act in your stead. Jesus is in Godâs seat. Where exactly is that? It says, ââŠin the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to comeâ (Ephesians 1:20-21). Thatâs where Jesus isâHis position of authority.
Thus, the Name of Jesus Christ is above every power, every rulership, every government, and every authority. The Wuest translation gives us a more excellent rendering of Ephesians 1:21. It tells us that Jesus is âover and above every government and authority and power and lordship and every name that is constantly being named, not only in this age, but also in the one about to come.â
No wonder the apostles used the Name of Jesus and ruled the world of their time. This is what Christians around the world must rediscover today: the power of the Name of Jesus. Learn to use that Name in all circumstances.
CONFESSION
The Name of Jesus is the Name above all names, and I use that Name as an instrument today. His Name is greater than cancer, it replaces maimed limbs, it opens blind eyes, unstops deaf ears, and raises the dead. In the Name of Jesus, I declare that Iâm more than a conqueror, a champion forever; eternally fruitful and productive. Blessed be God!
FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV)
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Mark 16:17-18 (KJV)
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Titus 3:1-15 & Jeremiah 31-32
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
James 4:1-16 & Ezekiel 30
Rhapsody of Realities 2022 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Intâl.