There is Power in the Name of Jesus

Hey all! I hope you are all having a wonderful Saturday afternoon! This week I wanted to give you an encouragement in the form of the most basic biblical truth: the gospel. Many times throughout this life we find ourselves becoming discouraged because of the circumstances happening around us that are out of our control.

In John chapter 16 verse 33 Jesus says, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." 

It is easy to forget that our power does not come from within ourselves, but from the holy spirit living inside of us. No matter the situation your are in, or the hardship that you are facing, God is right there with you. 

When Jesus gave up his life for you on the cross, he gave you complete freedom, in every sense of the word. We were also given the holy spirit, which is what gives us the strength to overcome any and every obstacle. This does not mean that we will have problem free lives, but it does mean that we have an anchor to hold on to. 

Worship group "7eventh Time Down" wrote a song titles "Just Say Jesus". The chorus goes as follows: 


When you don't know what to say
Just say Jesus
There is power in the name
The name of Jesus
If the words won't come
Cause you're to afraid to pray
Just say Jesus

If you are facing something to great to handle within your life, remember the power that was released from the cross 2,000 years ago! 

As always, have a blessed week!