Morning by Morning, July 6, 2026 — In the Name and Nature of Jesus
Good morning, Lord Jesus. I speak out Your name over everything in my life and anything I’ll encounter today, as I begin my day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with Your Holy Spirit (Philippians 2:9). …
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, ‘Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’ Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved’” (Acts 4:8-12).
Like Peter, when we’re “filled with the Holy Spirit,” we’re full of faith in You and the power of Your name. There’s power in the name of Jesus.
Speaking Your name is more than reciting some religious incantation or even a heart-felt prayer that simply ends with the words “in the name of Jesus.”
Your name speaks of Your nature. To speak in Your name, to pray in Your name, with authority and power has to come from the nature of Your name being formed in us as Your personal relationship is growing within us.
The “seven sons of Sceva” learned that lesson when they tried to cast out demons in the name of Jesus without have a personal relationship with Jesus. The demons laughed and mocked them, saying, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?” Then they beat them up and sent them running away naked and ashamed (Acts 19:13-16).
But when we know You, when we’re drawing near to You and allowing You to draw near to us, when we’re abiding in You and You’re abiding in us, when we’re pressing in for more of Your Presence and more of Your nature to be formed in our nature, the power of Your name rules over our lives and through our lives. It’s not our power, but Yours. It’s not our authority, but Yours.
All power and authority has been given to You (Matthew 28:18). With that authority, now You entrust us with the authority of Your name to “Go” and be Your disciples as we “Go” and make disciples (v. 19). In the power and authority of Your name, we are Your “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20).
So fill me afresh with Your Holy Spirit today (Ephesians 5:18). Keep putting Your thoughts into my mind, Your desires in my heart, Your words in my mouth, as You keep developing Your nature in my nature. May I be a true disciple, truly representing Your heart in my world as one of Your ambassadors this day and every day. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged this day. In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you continue to grow in your personal relationship with Jesus and continually be filled afresh with His Holy Spirit, as one of His ambassadors in your world, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!
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