There is Power in the Name

I am old enough to remember when everything was done by check and everyone made regular visits to the bank. Do you still write checks?

What makes the check valuable isn’t the size or type of paper or even the amount of zeros behind the number written on it—it’s the name of the one who authorizes it. Without the right name, even something that appears valuable holds no real power.

This weekend, we’re going to look at a moment in scripture where a man in need was offered something far better than money. What He was given wasn’t because of power or wealth—it was because of a name. The name of Jesus. And just like an unauthorized check, without the name of Jesus, even our best efforts, resources, and plans are powerless. But with His name, everything changes.

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

What are some things you tend to rely on to "fix" the brokenness in your life? How might Jesus offer something better? In what ways have you experienced the truth that “Jesus is better” in your own life?

Where are you currently trying to rely on your own strength or righteousness? How might you surrender that and trust in Jesus’ greater goodness and power?

How does knowing that God's plans cannot be thwarted—even by our own ignorance or failure—give you hope in your current circumstances?