Mark 11:24 says that in order to receive, we must first believe. As Word of Faith people, we know this is true. The principles of the Kingdom tell us that we must call the things that be not as though they are. In order to receive eternal life, we must first believe. Believing comes before receiving.
Debt is a crippling enemy of faith. God’s plan for the believer does not include debt. Debt produces bondage. What is the result of bondage? It is the exact opposite of the result of freedom. Bondage produces stress. Freedom produces peace.
In Galatians 3:13 the Word tells us that Jesus redeemed us from the curse of the law. The curse, as described in Deuteronomy 28, is death, sickness & disease, and poverty. Jesus is our propitiation (substitute). He died so that we wouldn’t have to. He took on sickness & disease so we wouldn’t have to. And He took on poverty so we wouldn’t have to. To walk in debt is to walk absent from the fullness of redemption.
In Hosea 4:6 God said His people perish for a lack of knowledge. Although this scripture is specifically referring to the Hebrew nation, the principle still applies to us. We must understand and come to the revelation knowledge that prosperity and freedom is God’s plan and not poverty and debt.
The only thing that keeps a person from receiving eternal life is not believing that Jesus died for their sins. Unbelief kept the people of Nazareth from receiving great miracles. I believe the main reason people are walking in debt is because they do not believe it is possible to be debt-free, because they believe debt is an unavoidable part of life.
Last night Loretta and I watched a nationally known minister on worldwide TV teach an excellent message. But in his message he said that everyone will always have a house payment and everyone will always have a car payment. He went on to say that although God wants us debt-free, in our society, we know that it is relatively impossible.
The truth is this. Jesus said, “If you can believe, all things are possible, to him that believes.” In many churches across the nation, good Christian people die prematurely because pastors teach their flocks that healing is not for today. Many years ago, I was one of those pastors. However, today I teach healing and physical deliverance from sickness and disease. My belief system changed because of the revelation of the Word of God.
We have a responsibility in these last days to walk in total redemption. We are Full Gospel people. We believe in life, healing, and prosperity and stand against death, sickness, and debt. Life and The Blessing, death and the curse have been placed before us. Choose life.
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Dr. Larry Ollison is founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church and founder of Larry Ollison Ministries. With over forty years in the ministry, he is a very popular speaker nationally and internationally and ministers the Word of Faith through radio, television, Internet, and daily e-mail devotionals. As the author of twelve books (including The Power of Grace, The Practical Handbook for Christian Living, Breaking the Cycle of Offense, Life is in the Blood, and recently released The Paradise of God), he is in frequent demand for radio/TV interviews, book signings, and magazine publications.
Dr. Ollison was raised a Southern Baptist. While majoring in theology at Southwest Baptist University, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. For many years he traveled extensively speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's meetings and conventions. He later earned an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. and Th.D. from Life Christian University.
Currently President of International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM), Dr. Ollison is also Vice-President of Spirit FM Christian Radio Network, Missouri State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and a Trustee on the boards of several international ministries. He is also the host of The Cutting Edge Radio Broadcast and authors The Cutting Edge Daily Devotional.
As the owner of a marine dealership, his extensive business background brings a unique flavor to his teaching. He founded and served as chairman of the Missouri State Marine Board, President of the Marine Dealers’ Association, Vice-President of a bank holding company, along with holding several directorships in various corporations.
Dr. Ollison's strongest areas of teaching are the blood of Jesus, faith, relationships, the Hebrew language, the Holy Spirit, the end times, and heaven. During ministry, he operates freely in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His use of humor and his ability to make a theological concept simple makes it enjoyable and easy for everyone to understand. Countless testimonies have been received from people who say their lives have been changed after experiencing Dr. Ollison's unique ministry.
Dr. Ollison is a pastor, pilot, teacher, and author. His number one goal is to meet the needs of the people through the teaching of faith in God's Word. He and his wife, Loretta, have two children and six grandchildren.