“Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?” — Acts 19:15 Thought Of Day... This passage pulls back the curtain on the reality of spiritual authority. The seven sons of Sceva tried to use the name of Jesus as a formula instead of living under His Lordship. They spoke the right words—but had the wrong relationship. They tried to operate in secondhand faith—“Jesus whom Paul preacheth”—but they themselves had no personal connection, no spiritual covering, no real identity in Christ. The demon’s response is chilling: “Jesus I know…” — Hell knows the name above every name. “Paul I know…” — Hell recognizes true believers who walk in power, obedience, and intimacy with God. “…but who are you?” — Hell is not moved by borrowed faith, imitation Christianity, or religious appearance. The sons of Sceva discovered that authority cannot be faked. You cannot cast out what you entertain. You cannot rebuke what you secretly obey. You cannot walk in authority over darkness while walking in distance from Jesus. This moment reminds us: • The devil knows when someone is truly submitted to God. • Spiritual power flows from relationship, not ritual. • Hell recognizes those who carry the presence, not just the language of faith. Paul had a reputation in the spirit realm—not because of titles, but because of intimacy with Jesus, obedience, sacrifice, and the power of the Holy Spirit. The question is: Do you have a reputation in hell? Not out of fear—but because you are a threat to darkness. Because you pray. Because you walk in holiness. Because the anointing of God rests on your life. Because the name of Jesus isn’t just a phrase you speak—it’s the identity you live in. God is calling you to a place of authentic spiritual authority, where demons recognize you not by your name—but by the God who lives in you. Declare This Today • “Lord, make my walk with You real, powerful, and intimate.” • “Let my life carry the fragrance of the Holy Spirit.” • “Give me authority that comes only through submission.” • “Let hell know my name—not because of me, but because Christ lives in me.” Prayer... Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, I come before You seeking real power—power that flows from relationship, obedience, and surrender. Lord, I don’t want to live off anyone else’s walk with You. I want a faith that is authentic, burning, and recognized in the spirit realm. Break off every false dependence, every borrowed belief, and every shallow form of religion. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Let the name of Jesus not just be on my lips but established in my heart, my character, and my daily walk. Lord, strengthen me to stand firm against every attack of the enemy. Clothe me with Your armor. Cover me in Your presence. Make me a vessel of Your authority, a carrier of Your glory, and a warrior that darkness fears. Let my life prove that Jesus is alive in me. Empower me to walk boldly, pray fervently, and live righteously. May every evil force recognize the Christ who dwells within me. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.