The Powerful Name that Delivers - Jesus
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Sep 15
- 3 min read
Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | September 15 2025 | Acts 16:16-21
KEY VERSE: "She kept this up for many days. Finally, Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ, I command you to come out of her!” At that moment, the spirit left her.” Acts 16:18. (NIV)
MESSAGE:
For days, Paul tolerated the disturbing cries of the slave girl, but when the moment came, he turned and spoke with authority. He invoked the name of Jesus Christ, and instantly the evil spirit left her. Demons cannot resist the authority of Jesus Christ. His name is the weapon that brings freedom, healing, and victory over the powers of darkness. Today’s devotion reminds us that while the enemy may persist, the power of Jesus always prevails, for true deliverance comes only through His name, and in that name, broken lives are restored.
Evil spirits do not easily give up; yet no matter how long evil persists, it is no match for the authority of Jesus Christ. When we stand in His name, the persistence of the enemy ends in defeat. We must understand that deliverance comes only through Jesus’ name. Paul didn’t use persuasive words, mystical formulas, or human reasoning to set the girl free. He simply commanded the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ, come out!”—and immediately the girl was set free. This shows us that deliverance is found only in Jesus. His authority is unique, exclusive, and powerful, and it remains real and active for all believers who call on Him in faith (Acts 4:12). Finally, the passage teaches that the name of Jesus restores lives. When the evil spirit left, the girl was no longer enslaved to powers that exploited her for profit. The name of Jesus did more than silence a demon - it restored her dignity, freed her from exploitation, and redirected her life toward God’s purposes. True deliverance is not just about escaping evil; it is about being restored into the fullness of life that Jesus Christ offers (John 10:10). When Jesus sets us free, He heals our past, restores our identity, and opens the door to a new future in Him.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Do you truly trust the authority in the name of Jesus Christ over the powers of darkness against your life? No power of darkness can stand against the name of Jesus. His name delivers, restores, and gives true freedom.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, I thank You that Your name is mighty to save and deliver. Teach me to walk in confidence in the power of Your name and not to fear the persistence of the enemy. Use me as Your vessel to bring freedom and hope to those bound by deception and oppression. Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
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DAILY word study: NAME The word name in Acts 16:18 comes from the Greek onoma, meaning more than a label—it represents authority, character, and power. When Paul commanded the spirit in the name of Jesus, he invoked the full authority of Christ. To act in His name is to stand under His power and represent who He is, not ourselves.
Reflect on this:
The name of Jesus is not a formula; it is the living authority of the risen Lord. When spoken with faith, His name breaks chains, silences evil, and brings freedom.
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