The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Rt Rev James Olusola Odedeji, has urged Christians to use the name of Jesus Christ in their daily living, saying Nigeria will experience God’s exceptional touch in 2025.

Odedeji said this while delivering a New Year message at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church in Lagos on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Bishop Odedeji, who spoke on the topic, ‘The implication of Jesus’ name’, said the believer has a great advantage in the name of Jesus.

According to him, the name of Jesus has a lot of implications for Christians.

The cleric stated: “There is authority in the name of Jesus. His name symbolises the ultimate authority over creation, over death. When we use the name of Jesus in prayers, we do it with the recognition of calling on one who has authority over everything.

‘The name of Jesus is a strong tower, the righteous run into it and they are saved. It is at the mention of the name of Jesus that every knee will bow.”

The Anglican Bishop said the name of Jesus gives assurance for salvation, adding: “The name of Jesus has transformative power. When we call the name of Jesus we must call it with boldness. We may be alone. But we are not lonely because he is always with us.

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“His name is our identity. The name brings physical and emotional healing to those who believe in it.

“It is the name of Jesus that has brought us together as one. It does not matter where you come from. But that name is a unifying factor for us as believers. It does not matter how angry you are, you must be reminded that the name of Jesus connotes unity and we must ensure that things work together.

“It is not a pretence when we say let the weak say I am strong. A child of God knows that whatever he is going through that God is with him.”

While congratulating Nigerians on a new year, Odedeji stressed the need for Christians to know who they are in Christ.

“It is your knowledge of Christ that will see you through challenges. Pray boldly in the name of Jesus. Build a community anchored in love. I can assure you that the result that will accrue to you will remove insult in your life. You will have reason to jubilate.

“The name of Jesus is tested and trusted. It is the reason we enjoy accelerated blessing,” Bishop Odedeji said.

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