The Power of the Name of Jesus

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 14th Week : Friday*

*Gospel : Mt 10:16-23*

*First Reading : Gn 46:1-7, 28-30*

*The Power of the Name of Jesus*

*1) Jesus means Saviour*

The Word meaning of Jesus is one who saves. In other words this words means *To deliver* *to rescue*

Because of this meaning we call Jesus as our saviour 

According to the name of his Name, Jesus saved the entire human race through his mission, passion death and resurrection

*2) The Name of Jesus and the Followers*

After the death of Jesus, the followers used the name of Jesus to cure the sick, to cast out demons, to raise the dead, and to spread the Kingdom of God 

Wherever the disciples went,  by using the name of Jesus, they were able to perform miracles and great things 

These things show that, the name of Jesus is very powerful 

*3) The name of Jesus is a great challenge to the Worldly powers*

The name of Jesus and the mission in the name Jesus, will help the poor, marginalized, downtrodden, and the oppressed

Since the mission in the name of Jesus, empowers the powerless, it becomes a threat to the powerful, who oppress the poor and the weak of the society

Therefore the name of Jesus is a threat to the powerful, who inturn attack those who work in the name of Jesus 

*4) Those who work in the name of Jesus will be targeted*

This is what Jesus says in today's Gospel. 

At the same time, the History has proved this fact 

Over and above the incidents which are taking place in and around us, prove that those who work in the name of Jesus are hated and persecuted   

This is the integral part of the mission of the Lord 

*5) Name of Jesus is a threat to the evil powers*

The name of Jesus is so powerful, no evil power can stand before the name of Jesus 

Jesus is the one who saves or delivers his followers from the clutches of the evil power 

*The authority of the name of Jesus causes every knee to bow in reverence Everything and everyone will one day submit to this name—in the heavenly realm, in the earthly realm, and in the demonic realm.  And every tongue will proclaim in every language: “Jesus Christ is Lord Yahweh,”  bringing glory and honor to God, his Father!* Philippines 2:10-11

Have I realised the power of the name of Jesus? 

What are the challenges I face in my daily life for sake of the name of Jesus? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*