What's in a Name?

In Biblical times there was power in knowing some one's name. When Jacob was wrestling with the angel at night the angel asked him his name so that he could bless him. When Jacob asked the angel his name the angel refused to tell him as it would have given Jacob power over the angel. Many Scriptures tell us that there is power in God's name. The power comes in the form of authority. When Jesus says, "Ask in His Name" He is giving us His authority. That is one of the reasons why it is wrong to use God's name lightly. When we speak in His name we speak with His authority and His authority He guards carefully.