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WATCHMAN CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL MOVEMENT FIRST FRUIT FASTING FELLOWSHIP 2026 (JULY EDITION) Day 3
Theme: JESUS IS THE NAME
Texts: Pro.18:10,21; Matt.1:21; Acts 4:12; Phil.2:9-11
So far we have considered the
PowerInGivenNamesin which it was revealed that there is power inherent in names that confers meaning and value; and were enjoined to jettison negative names that glorify evil to take names that are positive and scriptural.
Yesterday, we treated
PowerInTheNameOfJesus, in which we showed that name carries identity and purpose; represents authority and given access. And that the name of Jesus confers upon the users the image of Jesus to access the Throne room, and control the creation, etc.
Today, we shall be addressing:
Topic: THE CONFORMITY OF EVERY CREATURE Subtexts: Rom.8:28,31; 1Cor.15:25-28; Phil.2:9-10
The place of knowledge in life cannot be overemphasized as the quality
of life displayed is a function of what one knows (Pro.24:3-5). As we have severally been told that one is what he knows. When someone comes to know what belongs to him, the person will act in accordance with it. Real knowledge is not the superficial mental acceptance of an information but a deep heart awareness of the truth. The Greek word used for such knowledge is ӗido (
pronouncedi‟-do) which is knowledge in full, through perception or observation; or fullness of knowledge.
This is the kind of knowledge the apostle had about divine oversight of the events around the called who loves God (Rom.8:28). It is the knowledge required on the achievements of Jesus Christ in order to command authority as a “
more-than-conqueror” believer (Rom.8:28). Majority of the believers function below this capacity.
Apostle Paul wrote to the
Corinthianbelievers of the reigning Lord Jesus handing over dominion to the Father after death has been abolished; and to the
Philippians, he informed of the unassailable status of Jesus after submitting to death; that subjugates every creature to His name.
We shall briefly expose the
Personinquestion,
theprocessthat yieldedthestatusand the
complianceofthecreatures.
- THE PERSON (Isa.9:6; Dan.2:34-35; Mic.5:2; Jn.1:1-4,14; 13:9; 6:28; Col.1:15-17; Heb.1:2-3; Rev.1:8,11; 22:13)
Jesus is the Word that has been existing since eternity; by Whom all things were created and proceeded from the Father as a Person. He shares the nature of the Father and so accepted worship that belongs
only to God because He is God. At the end of the human age, He will stay under the Father as a Member of the Godhead, yet distinct (1Cor.15:27-28).
- THE PROCESS OF THE STATUS (Isa.53:10-11; Jn.3:14-15; 12:24,25; Phil.2:6-9; Col.2:15).
The divine submission to the status of a creature and subjection to most horrible death, carrying all sin and consequences satisfied the Father, Who rewarded Him with the unrivalled exaltation. He paid the price for salvation in all realms of human existence: spiritual, mental and physical realms; dying poor in all realms (2Cor.8:9).
- THE COMPLIANCE OF THE CREATURES
This is where knowledge matters. The exaltation of Christ is very well known by all: spirit beings–angels of God and fallen angels alike. While
on earth there were instances of little delays before obedience by some devils (Mk.5:6-13, 8:23-25). This was permitted to teach the disciples that there could be times of delay by stubborn spirits to test one‟s knowledge and faith (Mk.11:23). But now, no devil will delay to obey Him, for He unreservedly disgraced them.
But for the disciples of Christ living here on earth, there will always be times of assessment of the believer‟s faith, hence „delay‟ in manifestation.
The Holy Spirit informed us that at the name of Jesus, every knee SHOULD bow (Phil.2:10). He didn‟t say every knee must bow!
„Should‟ is a modal verb used to indicate
obligation,expectation,duty, recommendation,advisabilityandexpectedprobability.
All creatures are expected or obligated to obey (bow) at the name of Jesus, but the rebels will want to disobey except the believer enforces it. There is a place to ENFORCE the word of God.
The decision to enforce the word will make the disciple patiently stand
on his ground until obedience is exercised (2Cor.10:6). The believer must stand in his declaration or decree based on God‟s word until the creature complies and the situation changes.
The Lord Jesus is always around the believer making declarations in His name, and He promised to do it (Jn.14:12-14; Mk.11:23-24).
It must be remembered that inanimate objects reacted at the death of Jesus (Matt.27:45-52) and respond to the words of an anointed servant
of God (Josh.10:12-14). Trees respond to the word (Matt.21:18-22; 11:23).
The Lord Jesus paid a perfect price, and His name is the currency of transaction in the kingdom.
When we come in the name of Jesus no one has the power to oppose, no gate can be shut against us, and no creature can remain recalcitrant (Matt.19:26; Jn.14:12,14).
Jesus is the Name that gives the answer to your challenges.