“Until now you have asked for nothing in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.”
At the time Jesus said these words to His disciples, they had never used His name in prayer before. He had taught them to pray under the old covenant, to petition the Father, as in the Lord’s Prayer. Our Father, which art in heaven’…They didn’t pray in Jesus’ name.
But Jesus now tells them that, in this new day, they are authorized to use His name when they pray to the Father. Jesus has granted us the power of attorney to use his name. God the Father hears our prayers as if Jesus Himself had made the request. Wow, that’s enough to make your joy full.
The Message Bible says: “Ask in my name, according to my will, and he’ll most certainly give it to you. Your joy will be a river overflowing its banks!”
God loves us so much He wants to say yes to every prayer we pray. He wants our lives to be filled with joy and good things. God has more desire for our welfare than even we do. He proves it daily as He provides for us and answers our prayers in Jesus’ name. So ask and let your joy be made full.
I ask in Jesus’ name and receive the answer so my joyfulness may be made complete.
- Reading Plan A: Romans 15:1-20
- Reading Plan B: Romans 3
- Reading Plan C: Psalms 105,106 – Romans 15:1-20
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.