BE BOLD ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW
Many years ago, I went with an uncle and my little niece to a government parastatal. He had a relationship with the head of the organization in that area. We stepped out briefly to get some documentation done.
When we returned, the official manning the gate mentioned that there was no space at the car park. My uncle smiled and said, “I am heading to the office of so and so. Would you be kind enough to park my vehicle and bring me the key at his office?”
All of a sudden, the space to park manifested. I was laughing, but the look my uncle gave me made me change my mind.
There are doors that will never open to you, except you have a relationship that can open the door. For instance, the gates of heaven are open to you in eternity when you have a relationship with Jesus Christ. No matter how good you are, if you do not have a relationship with the owner of a house, they will turn you back at the door. What will he say? “I do not know you. Get away”. Does it sound familiar?
Matthew 7:23 GNT
Then I will say to them, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you wicked people!’
There are some who have relationships that can open doors but are not bold enough to take advantage of the relationship. The bold will gain more grounds even when they have no relationships, and the coward will remain stranded even though they have relationships that can work for them.
Did you hear about the seven sons of Sceva? They did not know Jesus, but they used His name as preached by Paul. They gained some ground until they faced the demon who exposed them as fake.
Believers who know Jesus are not bold enough to maximize the relationship and use the name of Jesus. Be bold to use the name of Jesus:
Proverbs 18:10 NKJV
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.
Imagine you have a strong tower but refuse to utilize it for your safety and victory. That would be terrible.
Use the name of Jesus, and you will see doors and gates open up to you. Be bold to wield that name.