Day 15 — The Name Jesus | The Blood | Adorned & Armed
Day 15
The Name Jesus
Whenever we pray ‘in Jesus’ name,’ we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus.
— Timothy Keller
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name.
Philippians 2:9
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In our recent reflections, we’ve explored how Jesus’ blood was shed for us and the importance of applying His efficacious blood to our lives. But there's another vital aspect to this truth: the authority by which we apply the blood, the name of Jesus.
Sometimes, Christians assume that Jesus possesses a powerful name simply because He is the Son of God. But Scripture reveals that the authority and honour attached to His name were given for a reason. Philippians 2:9 opens with “Therefore…”, signalling that what follows is the result of what came before. So why was Jesus highly exalted?
Philippians 2:5–8 outlines the depth of Christ’s humility. Though He was in the form of God, He did not count equality with God something to be grasped, but humbled Himself, even to death on a cross. Because of this, God loves Him and exalts Him (John 10:17, Philippians 2:9-11). The all-encompassing power in Jesus’ name in all realms and ages was earned through humility and obedience.
For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again.
John 10:17
As Derek Prince insightfully notes, Christ’s promotion mirrors His descent in Philippians 2:
He is highly exalted
Given a name above every name
At the mention of His name every knee must bow
Every tongue must confess His Lordship
In the heavenly realms
In the earthly realms
And under (or outside) the earthly realms
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow—in heaven and on earth and under the earth—and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:9–11
In both ancient cultures and modern legal systems, a name is more than a label. It represents authority, identity, and inheritance. To act “in someone’s name” is to act with their authority. To carry their name is to be joined to their legacy. And so, our use of Jesus’ name is not casual. It is a sacred privilege, a sign of our access, inheritance, and alignment with Him.
Further reading
Philippians 2:1-10John 14:10-14John 17
Journal prompts
01Do I use the name of Jesus with understanding and reverence, recognizing it as the highest authority in heaven and on earth. Or has it become a religious routine in my speech?
02Am I actively enforcing Christ’s victory in my life, family, and environment by speaking and acting in His name with faith?
03Do my daily life, decisions, and conversations reflect a life that honors and aligns with the Name I carry?
Thank the Father for exalting Jesus and giving Him the Name above every name through which we are saved, healed, delivered, and empowered.
Ask the Holy Spirit to deepen your understanding of the authority and inheritance you have in the name of Jesus.
Pray that your faith and boldness would grow so that every prayer, act of service, or gathering you participate in carries the power of His name.
Ask God to keep your heart humble and aligned with Jesus' example through obedience, so that His name is glorified.
Intercede for the Church worldwide, that we would rise in unity and authority under the banner of Jesus’ name, bringing salvation, healing, and kingdom transformation to the nations.
Daily declaration
I declare my gratitude to the Lord Jesus for His great love for me. I am privileged to bear His name as a dearly loved child of God.
I declare in Jesus’ name that salvation, liberty, healing, deliverance, and transformation are mine. By the mercies of God, all who are connected to me perceive and receive salvation through Christ. The works of Satan in my life and domain are destroyed and the Father is glorified in and through my life. Amen!
Carrying something from today’s reading?
Share it on The Wall, or send it privately to the prayer team.
Whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
John 16:23–24
To ask in Jesus’ name is to approach the Father not in our righteousness, but in His, through the new and living way His blood has made for us (Hebrews 10:19–20). Our claim to the promises of God is validated by the name of Jesus, just as legal documents require the signature of the rightful heir.
In John 17, Jesus reveals that He bears the name of the Father, and that His followers are kept and unified in that name. Through His Spirit, we, together with all believers across ages and time, have access to the Father, not as strangers or outsiders, but as members of God's family. His name is our shared identity. And when we gather in His name or agree in His name, His presence is assured, and tremendous power is released for the fulfilment of God’s kingdom purposes on the earth.
Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us. So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family.
Ephesians 2:18–19
Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.
Matthew 18:18-20
As God's children and ambassadors, the name of Jesus is our badge of authority, the legal proof of heaven’s backing. Salvation, healing, deliverance, and authority over darkness are all enforced through His name. When we speak His name in faith, we’re not reciting a formula; we are enforcing Christ’s victory on earth.
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12
And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues…
Mark 16:17
Beloved, the honour of receiving and bearing the name of Jesus is a profound expression of God’s love and acceptance. Through His name, we are not only saved; we are empowered, protected, commissioned, and eternally united with the Father.
Let us therefore:
Trust in His name
Ask in His name
Gather in His name
Serve in His name
Walk in a manner worthy of His name
As David testified, “Those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.” (Psalm 9:10).
May we know His name deeply, trust it fully, and carry it boldly. Glory to the Name above every name: Jesus!