1. Who is doing the healing and deliverance?
– It is God, through Jesus Christ.
– Acts 10:38 — “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power… healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.”
– John 14:10 — Jesus said: “The Father who dwells in Me does the works.”
👉 So when you command in Jesus’ name, it is God’s Spirit working through you.
– It is God, through Jesus Christ.
– Acts 10:38 — “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power… healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.”
– John 14:10 — Jesus said: “The Father who dwells in Me does the works.”
👉 So when you command in Jesus’ name, it is God’s Spirit working through you.
2. Why do we need to pray at all?
– Because God gave man authority on earth (Genesis 1:26).
– Satan stole it through sin, but Jesus took it back and gave it to believers (Luke 10:19; Matthew 28:18–19).
👉 That means God chooses to release His power through your agreement in prayer.
– Because God gave man authority on earth (Genesis 1:26).
– Satan stole it through sin, but Jesus took it back and gave it to believers (Luke 10:19; Matthew 28:18–19).
👉 That means God chooses to release His power through your agreement in prayer.
3. What prayer does
– Prayer aligns you with God’s will — connecting heaven’s power to earth.
– Prayer declares authority — “In Jesus’ name” is like signing with His signature.
– Prayer builds faith — it doesn’t change God, it changes you so you release what He gave.
– Prayer aligns you with God’s will — connecting heaven’s power to earth.
– Prayer declares authority — “In Jesus’ name” is like signing with His signature.
– Prayer builds faith — it doesn’t change God, it changes you so you release what He gave.
4. Everyday picture
– God’s power is like electricity already in the house.
– Your prayer in Jesus’ name is like the switch — it doesn’t create power, but it releases it into the room.
– God’s power is like electricity already in the house.
– Your prayer in Jesus’ name is like the switch — it doesn’t create power, but it releases it into the room.
5. In short
– God is the one healing, delivering, casting out demons.
– You pray because He has chosen to flow His power through human vessels.
– Prayer is not begging God to act — it is enforcing what Jesus already finished on the cross.
– God is the one healing, delivering, casting out demons.
– You pray because He has chosen to flow His power through human vessels.
– Prayer is not begging God to act — it is enforcing what Jesus already finished on the cross.
1. Authority is given to every believer
– Luke 10:19 — Jesus said: “I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy.”
– Mark 16:17 — “These signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons…”
– It doesn’t say “pastors only.” It says “those who believe.”
– Luke 10:19 — Jesus said: “I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy.”
– Mark 16:17 — “These signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons…”
– It doesn’t say “pastors only.” It says “those who believe.”
2. What happens when YOU say it
– If you say: “Be healed in Jesus’ name” or “Come out in Jesus’ name,”
– It is still **Jesus’ power** working, not yours.
– Demons don’t fear your voice; they fear the authority of the name of Jesus.
– If you say: “Be healed in Jesus’ name” or “Come out in Jesus’ name,”
– It is still **Jesus’ power** working, not yours.
– Demons don’t fear your voice; they fear the authority of the name of Jesus.
3. Example from Acts
– Acts 3:6 — Peter said to the lame man: “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
– Peter didn’t heal by his own power, but by declaring Jesus’ authority.
– The same applies when you speak in Jesus’ name.
– Acts 3:6 — Peter said to the lame man: “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
– Peter didn’t heal by his own power, but by declaring Jesus’ authority.
– The same applies when you speak in Jesus’ name.
4. The difference between you and a pastor
– A pastor may have more experience, boldness, or faith practiced in this area.
– But the same Spirit that works in him works in you (Romans 8:11).
– The name of Jesus is not “weaker” in your mouth than in a pastor’s.
– A pastor may have more experience, boldness, or faith practiced in this area.
– But the same Spirit that works in him works in you (Romans 8:11).
– The name of Jesus is not “weaker” in your mouth than in a pastor’s.
5. Conclusion
– If you are in Christ, you can command healing, freedom, and deliverance in His name.
– The key is not your title, but your faith in what Jesus already accomplished.
– When you say it, heaven recognizes it, demons must obey it.
– If you are in Christ, you can command healing, freedom, and deliverance in His name.
– The key is not your title, but your faith in what Jesus already accomplished.
– When you say it, heaven recognizes it, demons must obey it.
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