The Chemical's Reaction

Luke 21:17

"And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake."

JESUS knew the power associated in His name! No matter what emotion its spoken in, you can feel the power and peace in the atmosphere.

But, Jesus drew the line. He told His disciples that they would be hated for the sake of His name.

Our personal "holiness" doesn't draw the line. Though, folks may gaze, but they won't hate you. But, its His holiness that draws the line. Our "faithfulness" doesn't draw the line, but His does.

What draws the line between Christians and the world is the NAME! What draws the line in the church is the NAME!

The REACTION in the CHEMICAL comes from the NAME that was mixed in.

That name is JESUS!

Salvation is in His name.
"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." ACTS 4:12

Healing is in His name, Deliverance is in His name, Insurance and Assurance is found in His name. Mark 16:17-18
What a mighty name!

But, this name causes hostility. People go crazy when the name is mentioned. This name is an exposer of true colors. When the name is spoken, He draws near and the principalities of evil flip out. They've tried to keep the name from being told, but they couldn't stop it!

The chemical of the spirit world suffers a major reaction when the name of JESUS is spoken! The name of JESUS is the potion to any disease or possession in any realm.

It's all in the name of JESUS! What a peculiar people we are to be called by the name?

God said that He would reveal His name to His people. The disciples understood who this JESUS was. Now, its time for a divine revelation:

JESUS said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

The word 'name' is singular.

JESUS revealed to His disciples and all of His people the name of the Father.

I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive. John 5:43

He also revealed the name of the Holy Spirit.

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26

God's name isn't 'Father' nor is it 'Holy Spirit'. Those are mere titles. As a matter of fact, God is Father of all creation. God is a Spirit that is Holy. Therefore, what He sent His disciples to do was baptize in His name. The wonderful name, JESUS!

Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of JESUS CHRIST for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

The disciples understood the Lord's command. They knew that there is wonder working power in the name of JESUS for it is the very name of God!

Therefore My people shall know My name; Therefore they shall know in that day That I am He who speaks: ‘ Behold, it is I.’ Isaiah 52:6

Therefore, we who are called by His name are the ones that were truly baptized in His name. We are hated for the sake of the name because they first hated Him.

So, in the midst of crises, I tell you:

Shout His name.
Whisper His name.
Proclaim His name.

And the very essence of His name causes the REACTION in the CHEMICAL!

Blessed be the name of the LORD JESUS CHRIST!