Lessons From the Sons of Sceva

....the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? - Acts 19:15

One funny incident that I read in the  Bible is about the seven sons of Sceva that attempted to use the Name of Jesus to cast out demons. The demons replied them that He knows Jesus and Paul, but who are they? They were given the beating of their life. (Acts 19:11-16)

Were they wrong in using the Name of Jesus? No. But truth is they don't know nor understand that Name. They only want to use it selfishly just to get the results that Paul was getting. They thought it was a rocket science. Many at times we believers are like that; We live in sin , we disobey God and when we need something, we want to perform miracles, do signs and wonders in the Name of Jesus which we really belittle or don't value. 

Someone once said during a plane turbulence, he saw unbelievers even shouting the name of Jesus. No wonder some folks suffered embarrassment like the sons of Sceva. 

When Jesus said anything you ask in my name, He wasn't talking to everybody, nope, he was directing it to the disciples who knew and understand Him. If you don't know Jesus Himself, don't expect His name to work for you just like that. If you don't  believe in Jesus, don't expect His name to save you in times of trouble. If you do not have Jesus, don't think it's by mere calling of the name that will end your crisis.

Today that Name Jesus has become an exclamation mark to people. Little do we know of the power that is in that Name. It is the Name above every other Name. But it will only work wonders for you if you know and understand it. One major reasons why the. And doesn't work for people is because they lack the authority. A sinner can't be trying to use that Name and expect result.

This week, I will be posting lessons from the funny incident about the seven sons of Sceva, apart from the fact that the Name of Jesus didn't work for them, they don't even know who they are.  Many believers also suffer from this: Loss of Identity.

It's another beautiful Monday Morning. This is a great week for you, that problems bothering your mind, giving you sleepless nights has come to an end today in Jesus Name.

Good Morning and do have a beautiful week.