November 8

“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” John 14:13

We find in John chapters 14, 15, and 16 that the Lord constantly uses the phrase “in my name.” Not only does this indicate to us that he will receive from the Father a name above all names. It tells us also that his name is something which his disciples may use. The name of Jesus is what he has received from God: “in the name of Jesus” is what the children of God share. He has trusted us with something of tremendous value. Do we recognize it as the greatest trust which he could have committed to us? Sometimes we say to a friend, “Go and tell so and so to do this or that,” adding, “If he questions it, tell him I say so.” This is what is implied by “in my name.” It simply means using the name with the power behind it. You give your name with its authority to a certain person; and you are then responsible for whatever he does using your name. The name of the Lord Jesus is unique, a name above all names, nevertheless, he is willing to entrust his name to us, and himself to take responsibility for our use of it. Do we truly appreciate the honor he does

us?