In Jesus name, Amen!
In John 14:13-14 Jesus says the following to His disciples, and whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that I will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. So, what does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name? For a lot of Christians in means simply attaching Jesus name at the end of their petition which supposedly gives the prayer ultimate authority. Saying in Jesus name means to them that God has heard their prayer and is now obligated to answer it for we just read where Jesus, “if you ask anything in my name, I will do it.” Saying in Jesus’ name is almost like a magic incantation for some people. Saying in Jesus’ name has no power if one prays amiss (James 4:3). It’s not so much the words that moves God to answer our request, it’s the motivation and intent of the heart that determines whether a request is granted. In verse 12 of John 14 we read, verily verily, or truly, truly I say to you, he that believes on Me, the works that