Don’t try this on your own – The
Final (4)
Before
leaving this series of the Seven Sons Sceva notice:
(1) We
can only use the name of Jesus effectively when we acknowledge Him as Lord. Saul of Tarsus
knew about Jesus, then he met Him face-to-face on the Damascus Road and
his life was transformed. And the same
will happen when we make Jesus Lord of our life. If we haven’t done that, we ought to do it
now! Talk about a radical makeover! O’ Hallelujah!
(2)
We can only
use the name of Jesus effectively when we have an intimate relationship with
Him. David wrote, "One thing have
I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of
the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to
inquire in his temple" (Ps 27:4). Underscore
the words: desire, seek, dwell, behold, and inquire. Paul
uses marriage to illustrate our relationship with Christ (see Eph 5:25-32). The moment we say “I do," we have the right to use His
name.
(3) But it’s
qualified by: "Forsaking all others
keep thee only unto Him so long as you both shall live." We can only use the name of Jesus
effectively when we’re convinced of its power! Don’t use His name if you
don’t believe He’s able (and willing) to do what He says. And we can only do that when we stand on His Word and practice its principles in
our affairs. When we live this way we’re
like a law enforcement officer flashing his credentials. Each time we use the name of Jesus you’re
backed up by the force and authority of God’s kingdom!
DON’T
TRY THIS ON YOUR OWN!
In Christ,
Playwright Janet Irene Thomas
Founder/CEO
Bible Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts
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