”If ye ask anything in my name, I will do it.” | John 14: 14

Many have not taken the time to study to understand what is true in this promise of the Lord Jesus Christ.

They then complain that they have asked in His name and did not receive that which they asked.

What does it mean to “ask in His name?”

It means more than concluding a prayer with the words “in Jesus name.”

Some see that like a formula that guarantees being heard.

What does it really mean?

I’m convinced that it means these two things:

“Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,” (Hebrews 10: 19)

(1.) To be fully aware as I am praying that it is only through Jesus Christ and His sacrifice that I am granted a hearing.

“And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” (Matthew 26: 39)

(2.) That I must pray as He prayed.

It means to ask as He asked: that God’s will be done.

Would we really want the Lord to answer us in any other way than according to His will?

~ Pastor David Pledger

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