We need to develop a relationship with God. We must have prayer and study and conversation with Him so we can say the things He says.
Anytime you have a poor confession, anytime you say something that is contrary to the Word of God, you are calling God a liar. Anytime that you say, “I don’t think it’s God’s will that I be healed,” you are calling Him a liar. Anytime you say, “I don’t think it’s God’s will that I be prosperous,” you are calling God a liar. Anytime you say, “I don’t know if God wants that person saved,” you are calling God a liar.
If God says something and you say something that is different, one of you has got to be a liar. Do you understand that? If you say something and God says something and they don’t line up, one is telling the truth and one is telling a lie.
Who do you think is lying? Either God tells the truth and we say what God says and we are truth tellers too, or God tells the truth and we don’t agree with him and we are liars. Those are the only two options.
It is impossible for God to lie. God does not change. If He says He’s the Lord our God who heals us, then He wants to heal us. If He says He takes pleasure in the prosperity of the saints, then He wants us prosperous. If He says to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and He’ll supply all our needs, then He will supply all our needs. Anything else is a lie. We must make our confession align with His confession.
As long as our confession doesn’t align with His confession, then we will never unlock revelation knowledge, we will never get delivered and we’ll never get our prayers answered.
We must expect the same results in our lives as they had in the Book of Acts. We need to understand that in the Book of Acts they were doing something that a lot of people aren’t doing today. They repented. Repentance involves renunciation of evil and a reversal. You’ve got to renounce the things of evil and reverse around 180 degrees and start moving the other direction.
There must be submission in your life. You’ve must be submissive to God and have a teachable spirit. Christians must be teachable. You will receive revelation knowledge of the Word of God if you have a teachable spirit or a submissive spirit.
God wants to have a relationship with us. For our relationship with Him to grow, we must not call Him a liar. We must be like Jesus and only say and do what the Father speaks.
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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.