The believers’ prayer

When the priests and elders realized that they couldn’t really punish Peter and John for healing a man who couldn’t walk, they warned them never to speak about Jesus again.

But Peter answered, “We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

After being warned again, Peter and John were released and returned to the other believers. When the believers heard about the threats from the chief priests, they joined together to pray to God.

“Creator of heaven, earth, and sea,” they prayed. “Hear the threats that have been made against us. Help us to speak Your message with boldness! Reach out Your hand to heal people, and let many wonders and miracles be done in the name of Jesus. Amen.”

Why do we say “in Jesus’ name” when we pray?

When we pray in Jesus’ name, we come to God the Father through His Son, Jesus. So when we ask Him for something, we should ask for things that agree with His will and purpose. That means when we end a prayer with the words ‘in Jesus’ name,’ we should remember that we are praying as His followers and should want what He wants. We should pray with hearts that are willing to listen to God’s Spirit. The Bible tells us to “pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (Ephesians 6:18).

When a king instructs a servant to take charge of something, the servant acts with the king’s power and authority. Although he is only a servant, he carries out the king’s instructions and represents the king.

The name of Jesus is above every other name (Philippians 2:9). By praying in the name of Jesus, we—His servants—pray with confidence in the power of the King of kings.

Verse for today

… I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive… John 16:23-24

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