Jn 14:13-15
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
KJV
These are likely the most misunderstood verses in Scripture. They are CERTAINLY NOT a license to command God!
We see the true meaning of the words 'in my name' in a legal instrument called a power of attorney.
When a person is unable to act on their own behalf for any reason they will give a highly trusted person authority to act for them. The presumption is that the authority conveyed will not be abused.
God has not given us a power of attorney; but we may draw a similar intent.
The words in My name' mean 'By my authority'
The intent here is: 'If you ask for what I've told you to ask for, you can be sure of getting it.'
We may certainly ask for anything we desire; and God may grant our request, but, we have no assurance of getting it.
adding the words 'in Jesus name' to any desire that comes to mind is NOT what this is about; in fact I am persuaded that the words 'in Jesus name' should only be used when God has revealed that He wants you to ask for what you are asking for.
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
KJV
These are likely the most misunderstood verses in Scripture. They are CERTAINLY NOT a license to command God!
We see the true meaning of the words 'in my name' in a legal instrument called a power of attorney.
When a person is unable to act on their own behalf for any reason they will give a highly trusted person authority to act for them. The presumption is that the authority conveyed will not be abused.
God has not given us a power of attorney; but we may draw a similar intent.
The words in My name' mean 'By my authority'
The intent here is: 'If you ask for what I've told you to ask for, you can be sure of getting it.'
We may certainly ask for anything we desire; and God may grant our request, but, we have no assurance of getting it.
adding the words 'in Jesus name' to any desire that comes to mind is NOT what this is about; in fact I am persuaded that the words 'in Jesus name' should only be used when God has revealed that He wants you to ask for what you are asking for.