Praying In The Name of Jesus (3)

"And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." (John 16:23, 24 NKJV)

When Jesus said "in that day" He was referring to the days which begin after His resurrection when His name will be available for believers. 

 While Jesus was on earth, His disciples did not pray  in His Name. Hence he said "until now you have asked nothing in my name..." It was after He rose from the dead, conquered the hosts of hell, was seatted at the father's right hand, far above all principality and power and might and dominion that the church could pray in His Name.

"Ask and you shall receive and your joy will be full " this does not suggest repitive asking in unbelief. It suggests certainty of receiving what you desire in His Name. His Name guarantees answer to our prayer. 

John 14:12-14 

 Example of believer's authority is found in Acts 3 with peter and John at the gate called Beautiful. Peter said in the Name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk" He demanded that the man get up and walk in the Name of Jesus. 

It's wonderful to know we have become 'partners' with the Almighty God, exercising His authority in prayers through the wonderful Name of Jesus.