The Key of Authority
Samuel Dhinakaran
My dear friend, it brings me great joy to greet you today. Today is special as it is my mother, Mrs. Evangeline's birthday. I know that you would have been praying for her and hoping for her well-being, and I want to thank you for that. I would also like to extend my love and happy birthday wishes to my mother. She is a wonderful woman who has prayerfully chosen the promise verses for each day of the year in our calendar. Today, we will be focusing on the verse from Matthew 16:19, where Jesus says, "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven."
My friend, the name of the Lord Jesus holds the key to heaven, and it has the power over death and hell. Every knee bows before this powerful name, Jesus. Today, the Lord Jesus says, "I am giving you the key of authority by giving you My name." Isn't that wonderful? This means that we can claim authority in His mighty name. Jesus says, "Just ask in My name whatever you want." And in this promise verse that we saw earlier, it says, "Whatever you bind shall be bound in heaven also." In other words, Jesus is saying, "You can claim My name and bind things on earth." God gives you and me such authority.
Sometimes, when I have a lot of work to do, I get terrible headaches, but my father comes to me and prays, saying, "Lord Jesus, in Your name, I pray and bind this headache from Sam. Take it away from him." And in just a few moments, I feel completely relieved because of the power in the name of Jesus. He gives it to us, my friend. Isn't that wonderful? God gives this power to His children. Even my little daughter, Katelin, I encourage her to pray in Jesus' name. When I have a fever or cold, I ask her to lay her hand upon me and pray in the name of Jesus. She also prays boldly in Jesus' name, saying, "Lord, heal Dadu." Let us also ask with such authority that Jesus has given us. Let us believe that He loves us and has given us that authority. Even now, ask for whatever you want in that powerful name of Jesus, my friend.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, I am grateful for the powerful key You have given me that has access to heaven, power over hell, and ultimate authority. As Your child, I trust in Your mighty name - Jesus, and at Your name, every knee will bow. I pray that You will bless me and grant me whatever I have asked for in Your powerful name. Your word says that whatever I bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and I believe this. I command every unwanted thing and wicked scheme of the enemy to be bound in my life. Please provide for my every need according to Your will. As I claim Your name and ask as Your child, let Your mighty will be done in my life for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.