Preaching in the Name of Jesus

When His name rises from our lips, the unseen battle bends to His authority.

Devotional Source: eManna – by Witness Lee
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There’s a peculiar spiritual resistance that arises when we speak the name of Jesus aloud. We might be bold when discussing famous thinkers or global events, but mention Jesus — and something shifts. A strange discomfort arises, not from within, but from without. The source? It’s not psychological; it’s spiritual. According to today’s devotional, this opposition is demonic in origin — Satan and his forces tremble at the name of Jesus because it carries the authority of salvation.

This explains why even seasoned believers can feel awkward or hesitant when proclaiming Jesus publicly. It’s not due to lack of faith but rather the presence of an invisible spiritual resistance. But that very resistance should stir us to proclaim the name of Jesus even more boldly. Every time we speak His name in faith — in conversation, in prayer, in proclamation — the kingdom of darkness trembles, and hearts are drawn toward salvation.

Our message today reminds us that the name of Jesus is not just a religious label — it is divine power, our spiritual identity, and the banner under which salvation flows. If Satan fights so hard to silence it, it must be our joy to declare it all the louder.

Personalized Journal Entry – Voice of the Holy Spirit

My name is written on your lips for a reason. It is no mere title. It is power. It is presence. It is salvation. Speak it aloud — not just in comfort but in courage. Do not be surprised when discomfort rises as you name Me before others. It is not shame you’re feeling — it is warfare. But you are not alone in it. I am the victorious One, and My Spirit within you overcomes that resistance.

Every time you declare that I am Lord, you affirm your new identity. You are not of this world, and the world knows it. That’s why it pushes back. But take heart — My name has been given to you as your authority. In My name, you stand firm. In My name, demons flee. In My name, salvation invades darkness. And in My name, your life takes shape — bold, fearless, radiant.

The apostles rejoiced to suffer for this name. The martyrs sang it on their way to the stake. And today, I whisper to you: “Lift it high.” Not by striving, not by obligation, but from the overflow of your union with Me. My name is your freedom song. Let it rise.

Scripture References: 2 Timothy 1:8; Acts 5:40; Acts 9:27

Real-Life Analogy

It’s like walking through an automatic sliding door. As long as you stay quiet, the world doesn’t notice. But the moment you say “Jesus” — it’s as if you’ve triggered a silent alarm. The door pauses. The atmosphere shifts. People glance sideways. You haven’t shouted. You’ve simply spoken the one name that breaks into every guarded place. That small moment of tension isn’t rejection — it’s the power of heaven pressing through.

Prayer of Confidence

Jesus, Your name is already written on my heart, and I will not silence it. I thank You that You have given me boldness not born of personality but born of union with You. Wherever I walk, Your name is my banner. I rejoice that even when I sense resistance, I know I am standing on victorious ground. Thank You that Your name carries salvation, peace, and triumph. In every encounter today, I trust that Your Spirit will prompt my lips to declare who You are — not with fear, but with the confidence that comes from knowing I am Yours.