John 16:24 - "Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full."
Not only is there authority in the name of Jesus, but there is tremendous awareness regarding how to use it. God's authority and power is born in obedience and humility that is guided by wisdom. To assume we can ask for something in the name of Jesus merely because we have heard another claim a promise of God is presumptive. When we are truly baptized in the name of Jesus, there will be no second-guessing if God desires something to occur. It will become to us the mind of Christ that controls the outcome.
Immature Christians "name and claim" promises in the name of Jesus. However, there is such thing as the timing of God and praying in the Spirit which confirms we are in the name of Jesus. Much is spoken regarding the baptism of the Holy Spirit. However, if we are in the name of Jesus, the Holy Spirit will confirm both His presence and Jesus' with joy inexpressible.
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