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Daily Christian Devotion

The Name Above All Names

Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Philippians 2:9-11 ESV

This name transforms. This name gives life. This name gives peace. This name brings healing. It is the name above all names, and there is no other name given under heaven or on earth by which we can be saved. That most powerful name is Jesus Christ.

This is a life-transforming testimony from my mother-in-law—one that led to the salvation of her entire household.

My husband’s family were devoted worshippers of a deity—very religious, very pious, and zealous for the gods they served. They were a happy family, yet his mother would often manifest evil spirits, especially when she heard the sounds of drums, bells, and hymns performed in their temples to draw worshippers into spiritual engagement.

The priest in their temple recommended solutions to cast the spirit out of her. He instructed the family to prepare for a day of deliverance at his home, and all the family members were required to be present. My husband and sister-in-law, still teenagers, were asked to stay in a room inside the house but were able to witness the ordeal through the window.

On a full-moon night, my mother-in-law was brought outside the priest’s house and seated in a chakkaram—a circular ritualistic arrangement believed to cast out demons. The priest ordered offerings of cigars, alcohol, and non-vegetarian foods. As he began the rituals, the evil spirit manifested. He commanded it to leave, but instead of departing, the spirit devoured everything placed before her. The terrified children peeped from the window, trembling at what they saw.

Eventually everything calmed down, and everyone assumed she had been delivered. But a few days later, at the sound of temple bells and drums, she ran toward the temple and the evil spirit manifested again. They took her everywhere—seeking deliverance from different places—but nothing worked.

One day, a neighbor invited them to a simple house prayer. No worship instruments. No anointed singers. No atmosphere designed to stir emotions. Just humble people exalting the name of Jesus Christ.

As they prayed in the name of Jesus Christ, the evil spirit began to speak, confessing that it had possessed her since she was a teenager. Though it resisted at first, it could not remain. At the command of the name of Jesus Christ, seven evil spirits left her—once and for all. They never returned.

No drums. No bells. No chanting. Nothing brought that spirit back. It was gone forever.

The entire family witnessed the deliverance they had waited for for so long. They were in awe of the power in the name of Jesus. Every one of them gave their life to Him, and my husband—only thirteen at the time—never forgot what he saw.

This sweet name Jesus is still powerful. Every knee shall bow, and every tongue will confess that He is King. There is power in the name of Jesus.

Luke 8:28 reminds us of the authority Jesus carried—demons recognized Him even before He said a word. When Jesus stepped into the country of the Gerasenes, the demons cried out, already knowing the end of their story. They fell before Him, begging not to be tormented. When Jesus asked for their name, they replied, “Legion,” for they were many. Even legions obeyed His command and were destroyed.

Nothing and nobody can take control of your life when You make Jesus Christ your portion and your banner. Call upon the name of Jesus in every situation, and you will see the power of His name move on your behalf.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for the unmatched power in Your name. Let every chain break, every darkness flee, and every stronghold collapse at the sound of Your name. Fill my life with Your peace, Your authority, and Your victory. Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

God’s covenant still stands true

Since there was no one greater to swear by, God took an oath in his own name, saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you”

Hebrews 6:13-14 ESV

In ancient times, covenant ceremonies were sacred and solemn. Animals were cut in half, symbolizing that whoever broke the covenant would suffer the same fate. Both parties would walk between the pieces, signifying their commitment to uphold the agreement.

When God made a covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15, He instructed him to bring a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon. Abraham obeyed—he presented them to the Lord, killed them, and laid the halves side by side. As he fell into a deep sleep, the Bible says a thick and dreadful darkness came over him, and God Himself made a covenant with Abraham, promising to bless him and his descendants forever.

“After the sun went down and darkness fell, Abram saw a smoking firepot and a flaming torch pass between the halves of the carcasses.” Genesis 15:17 (NLT)

God alone passed between the pieces—showing that the covenant’s fulfillment rested solely on His promise, not on Abraham’s ability to keep it. God knew Abraham would fail, and humanity would fail too. Therefore, God swore by Himself—because there is no one greater—ensuring His promise would stand through all generations.

This sacrificial act pointed forward to Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice who renewed the covenant between God and humanity through His blood. The covenant still stands today, and the promise still remains over you and your generations.

But to walk in agreement with this everlasting covenant, you must believe in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. God does not look at your good deeds, charity, or the kindness of your heart as the entry point into this covenant. These are beautiful reflections of Christ’s love, but they cannot replace faith in His finished work. Only by believing in the blood of Jesus—the sacrificial Lamb—can you step into the Abrahamic covenant and its blessings for you and your descendants.

When God swore by Himself, He declared that there is no one greater. He has no equal. He is the Great I Am. He is not a man that He should lie, nor unfaithful like us. What He has spoken will be fulfilled.

If you feel distant from God today, know that His covenant still stands. Come back into the everlasting covenant He established through Jesus Christ. Believe in His sacrifice, and you will experience the promises of Abraham upon your life.

Your perfection cannot bring you into this covenant—but the blood of Jesus Christ can.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for the everlasting covenant You established through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help me to believe fully in His sacrifice and walk in the blessings of the Abrahamic promise. Renew my heart and draw me closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

God Will Make Everything New

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old.

Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

— Isaiah 43:18–19 (ESV)

The tagline for the Kingdom of God is this: everything new.

From the moment we first encounter Jesus, He makes us a new creation and sets us on a path toward our eternal destiny with Him. Along this journey, God, in His sovereign wisdom, continues to surprise us with new beginnings and divine transformations.

This Scripture was originally given to the Israelites during their exile. It carried a promise that God would once again deliver His people and make all things new. That same promise still stands today—He delights in doing something new in our lives.

It’s natural for us to revisit the past, but the Bible teaches us not to dwell there. God isn’t focused on how much you’ve failed or how deeply you’ve been hurt; He desires to redeem your past and lead you into a beautiful future.

God’s leading is much like driving a car. He wants us to look forward through the large windshield of faith, not constantly glance back through the small rearview mirror of regret. The things of the past are behind you, but the promises of God are before you.

Some, however, find it extremely hard to move on—especially when the past is filled with pain or trauma. I once heard a testimony about the daughter of a woman who was a sex worker. The mother had worked hard to educate her daughter, who eventually found love and got married. Yet, because of her painful past, she struggled to trust her husband’s love. The wounds and shame she carried made it difficult for her to accept affection and build a healthy relationship.

But God intervened when she called on Him. He healed her brokenness of the past and helped her embrace the new chapter He had prepared for her. God not only heals our deep wounds but also restores the hidden bruises of our hearts.

When you look into a rearview mirror, the image behind you always seems closer than it really is. In the same way, our past often appears larger and more powerful than it truly is. Many people don’t just pass through their past—they choose to live in it.

The Israelites made this mistake too. Though God had freed them from slavery in Egypt and promised them a land flowing with milk and honey, their hearts still longed for the garlic and onions of their old life.

But you don’t have to stay bound to your past. The Holy Spirit gives you strength to move forward. Allow the Spirit of God to cut every cord that ties your present to your past.

Let your past become a testimony of God’s redemption, not a chain that holds you back. Don’t let your past mistakes, failures, or pain stop you from embracing the new thing God is doing in your life today.

Invite Jesus into every part of your life—He will break the false identity shaped by your past and give you a brand-new beginning.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for making all things new. Help me to let go of the past and trust You with my future. Heal the wounds that still linger in my heart and give me the courage to embrace the new thing You are doing in my life. Thank You for being my Redeemer and Restorer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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