Katy Nichole – In Jesus Name (God of Possible)

Katy Nichole (not to be confused with Katy Nicole) is a brand spanking new artist whose single, In Jesus Name (God of Possible), is making waves.  Her self-titled album will be released on June 24th of this year.

Side Note: This review is for the piano version.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

Nichole prays in Jesus name, that we would experience healing, restoration, and faith.  Jesus has the might and authority to perform the things that Nichole is declaring; However, some might be drawn into the false Word of Faith doctrine that our words compel God to respond.  One way to mitigate this is something like Daniel 3:18, that even if God doesn’t respond, we will praise Him.  Christ is faithful to keep His promises, but it’s helpful to tell others that He answers prayers on His timing, not ours.

Score: 8/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

This song is Biblically accurate.

Lyrics posted with permission.*

[Verse 1]

I speak the name of Jesus over you
In your hurting, in your sorrow
I will ask my God to move
I speak the name ’cause it’s all that I can do
In desperation, I’ll seek Heaven
And pray this for you

Not in the “Word of Faith” matter, that is, this power comes within Nichole to cause change in your life, but that Nichole prays for you in the name of Jesus who, as the Great Physician has the power to heal (Matthew 9:12, Mark 2:17, and Luke 5:31).

[Chorus (1)]

I pray for your healing, that circumstances would change

See commentary on Verse 1.

I pray that the fear inside would flee in Jesus’ name

That is, for Jesus to intervene, making you realize that His perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18).

I pray that a breakthrough would happen today
I pray miracles over your life in Jesus’ name
In Jesus’ name

See commentary on Verse 1.

[Verse 2]

I speak the name of all authority

That is, the name of Jesus, who is sovereign over creation (Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 4:39, Deuteronomy 10:14, Joshua 2:11, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 29:10, Psalm 45:6, Psalm 50:7-15, Psalm 93:1-2, Psalm 115:3, Psalm 135:6, Isaiah 43:13, Isaiah 45:9-10, Isaiah 46:10, Lamentations 5:19, Daniel 4:35, Romans 9:19-21, Ephesians 1:11, Hebrews 1:8, James 4:15, Revelation 4:11, and Revelation 20:11).

Declaring blessings, every promise

We need to be careful with this line.  As stated in my commentary to Verse 1, the dangerous aspect of Word of Faith is the teaching that my words in faith have the power to cause God to respond.  While I acknowledge that faith is required for God to respond and move (Acts 3:6 is a prominent example), declaring blessings has potential to push people into this teaching.  Yet, this is more an issue about the song’s message than Biblical accuracy.  For this review, I’ve given this section a pass.

He is faithful to keep

God is faithful and cannot deny Himself, even if we are faithless (2 Timothy 2:13).

I speak the name no grave could ever hold

References Jesus, who conquered death (Isaiah 25:8, Hosea 13:14, Luke 20:35-36, 1 Corinthians 15:24-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 2 Timothy 1:10, and Hebrews 2:14).

He is greater, He is stronger

He is greater (Deuteronomy 10:17, Psalm 8:3-4, Psalm 147:5, Job 26:14, Isaiah 40:28, and Isaiah 55:8-9) and the most powerful being in existence (Genesis 1:1-31, Job 11:7-11, Psalm 33:6, Jeremiah 32:17, Romans 4:17, Hebrews 1:3, and Jude 1:24-25).

He’s the God of possible

All things are possible with God (Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 32:27, Zechariah 8:6, Matthew 19:26, Mark 10:27, and Luke 1:37).

[Bridge]

Come believe it, come receive it
Oh, the power of His Spirit is now forever yours

Nichole asks us to receive the Holy Spirit through repentence and faith (John 14:16-26, John 15:5-15, John 15:26, John 16:7, Acts 1:8, and Acts 2:38).

Come believe it, come receive it

Repeats line 1.

In the mighty name of Jesus, all things are possible

Essentially repeats Verse 2, line 6.

[Chorus (2)]

I pray for your healing, that circumstances will change
I pray that the fear inside would flee in Jesus’ name
I pray that a breakthrough would happen today
I pray miracles over your life in Jesus’ name

Repeats Chorus (1), lines 1-5.

I pray for revival, for restoration of faith
I pray that the dead will come to life in Jesus’ name

Nichole prays that masses of people come to faith in Jesus, that they would repent and trust in Him.

In Jesus’ name

Repeats Chorus (1), line 5.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Those outside Christianity will conclude Nichole prays for them in the name of Jesus, that they would experience His healing.  Some have bought into the idea that God will always heal those who ask, not realizing that there might be reasons why God says no to their prayers.  Those who aren’t aware of Word of Faith may become trapped into thinking that God always says yes when asked with enough faith, causing them to leave Jesus when it doesn’t work.  Yet, such faith declaration is not prominent in the song, making it less likely that entrapment will occur.

Score: 7/10

4. What does this song glorify?

While it glorifies God that Nichole calls on the name of Jesus to assist us, His glory is slightly veiled when some might take her declaration as Word of Faith on her own steam.

Score: 8/10

Closing Comments

Katy Nichole’s In Jesus Name (God of Possible) is decent.  While it glorifies God that that Nichole prays over us, that we would receive Christ’s healing and changed circumstances, we must also understand that God can say “no” to us for reasons that befit His will.  This helps us and unbelievers to avoid thinking that our words have the power to cause change.

This song is more about the worship leader praying over their congregants than proclaiming to God His value and worth.  Thus, I cannot recommend it for corporate worship.

Final Score: 8.5/10

Artist Info

Track: In Jesus Name (God of Possible) (listen to the song)

Artist: Katy Nichole

Album: Katy Nichole

Genre: Pop

Release Year: 2022

Duration: 3:43

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