Why is it important for Christians to ask in His name?

The importance of asking in Jesus' name is multifaceted. Firstly, it establishes that our requests must align with His nature and intention—reflecting His willingness to act for our good and His glory (John 14:13-14). By asking in His name, we acknowledge our dependence on Christ as the mediator between us and God the Father, as seen in 1 Timothy 2:5. Additionally, to fail to ask in His name is to undermine the access we have to God and the means by which our prayers are heard. Recognizing who Jesus is—the righteous one, Savior, and Lord—grounds our prayers in His sufficiency and promotes a posture of humility and reverence in our approach to prayer.