As Christians we need to be in agreement. We must be in agreement with God. We must be in agreement with the Word, and we must be in agreement with each other.
In Matthew 18:19, Jesus said, “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My father in heaven.”
There is power in agreement and according to Jesus, if we ask God the Father, concerning anything, it will be done. Now I know that when we read God’s Word, we must take the sum of the scriptures in balance. And here’s what I mean.
If your child has a messy room, you could say this. “If you clean up your room, I will be pleased. And then, if you want to go to the park to play, all you have to do is ask me and I will take you.”
Does this mean that you will take the child to the park if they ask? Yes, of course you will. You gave your word. But only if the child does what you ask. The child must clean the room first. If this child asks to go to the park and you go to the room and find it messy, you will not be pleased and the trip is off. Only when the conditions are met will you do what you said you would do.
This is the way it is with God. He has filled His Word full of promises. These promises are for you and for me. He has given us hope and confidence that He will meet our needs. However, we cannot forget the requirements.
Now don’t take me wrong. I know that we are living in a time of grace. I know that we do not deserve the salvation that has been given to us. But even though the salvation is a free gift, we must still meet certain requirements.
Is salvation and everlasting life for everyone? Yes. But, will everyone be saved and have everlasting life? No.
Why? Because there are requirements. We must believe in our hearts and we must confess with our mouths.
This is the way the entire Word of God is. So when we read Matthew 18:19 where Jesus said, “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven,” we must know that Jesus also made this promise conditional, and the main condition is agreement.
Satan does not want us to agree with each other. First of all, He knows that when we as Christians do not agree with the Word of God, it leaves us without faith and when we don’t agree with each other, it leads to division in the church. If Satan can get Christians to disagree, then he has weakened the prayer power of the church. He accomplishes this through strife, quarrels and hatred.
Proverbs 12:10 says, “Hatred stirs up strife.” And Proverbs 16:28 says, “a perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates friends.”
God want us unified and in agreement. Satan wants to divide us and make us ineffective.
So, let’s agree. As the church, let’s walk in love and understanding. Let’s walk in the power of agreement and our prayers will be answered.
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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.