Second Peter 1:1 gives us an important key to God’s willingness toward us. It says:
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ.
(2 Peter 1:1)
Notice who Peter is writing to: To those that have obtained like precious faith with them. He is talking to us because we have obtained the same faith.
“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord” (v.2). There is a knowledge of God that will enable God’s grace to be multiplied to you. Grace has been defined as unmerited favor, but grace is much more than that. Not only is it unmerited favor; it is God’s willingness to use His power and ability on your behalf.
It was because God was willing to get personally involved to provide salvation that I was saved.
God’s willingness to use His power and ability on our behalf, and His peace is multiplied to us through the knowledge of God. The word “peace” literally means prosperity. It means, “to be joined together as one.” If we are joined with Jesus, that’s prosperity any way you look at it!
God is not just willing. His willingness is multiplied to us. Some say, “I know God is able, but I don’t know whether or not He’s willing.” He won’t until you find out He will.
You must have the knowledge of God’s willingness to prosper you. In the first chapter of Mark, a leper came to Jesus and said, “If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.” Jesus then stretched forth His hand and laid it on the leper.
No healing power flowed until Jesus said, “I will; be thou clean. As soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed, and he was cleansed” (Mark 1:40-42).
The leper knew Jesus could heal him; but he didn’t know whether or not He would heal him. Jesus, anointed with the Holy Spirit, laid His hand on the leper, but no healing came until He answered the man’s question. No prosperity will come until you answer the poverty question: Does God want me poor?
When you know God will, then He is willing. If you are in doubt about His willingness, He won’t. God’s willingness and prosperity is multiplied to you through the knowledge of God.
As you gain the knowledge of God, you will have faith in that knowledge, and it will multiply God’s willingness toward you.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Charles Capps is a retired farmer, land developer, and Bible teacher who has traveled extensively throughout the United States and several foreign countries sharing the truths of God's Word. He has taught Bible seminars for over 35 years, emphasizing the authority of the believer, faith and the power of words.
Charles and Peggy both have their roots in the rich farmland of Lonoke County, Arkansas. Having been raised by parents who were farmers, Charles began farming cotton, soybeans, and rice immediately after graduating from high school and marrying in 1951.
Peggy, being 3 1/2 months older than Charles had to sign as the adult on his behalf when he wanted to begin flying lessons at the age of 17. They joined an organization known as the Flying Farmers and gained experience going to "fly-ins" and national meetings across the United States. Neither knew that this skill of flying would be such an asset later when Charles began teaching personal evangelism in the 1960's. He spoke on the subject of soulwinning in churches not only in the US, but flew his twin engine Piper Comanche to the Bahamas to teach students of Youth With a Mission how to share Christ with others.
After reading a book by Kenneth E. Hagin entitled, "Authority of the Believer", Charles and Peggy's life took on a new dimension of travel and ministry as Charles became known for his teaching gift and insight on the subjects of faith and confession. Invitations to minister to the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International (FGBMFI) began to pour in, eventually leading to the publication of his teachings in book form. "The Tongue a Creative Force" and "God's Creative Power(r) Will Work for You" became bestsellers after Buddy Harrison, Kenneth Hagin's son in law, launched his publishing company with these two classics. These two books have sold millions (the God's Creative Power(r) series has sold over 5 million copies) and are still much in demand today.
We celebrated Charles' promotion to heaven at 5:15 pm Sunday, February 23, 2014. He informed the family and close friends on Friday that he would be going home to heaven in 3 days. After having some final words with family and friends on Saturday, he went to bed, went to sleep and never awoke. (He kept saying, "I want to go in my sleep.") His wife and daughters had the privilege of being with him as he finally got that glorified body he always talked about. Charles Capps was a man of integrity, a man of his word and he got what he said. He called those things that be not as though they were.
Charles Capps broadcast called, "Concepts of Faith", continues a daily national radio broadcast and a weekly television broadcast aired over several networks, satellite, and the internet. Click on the Radio or TV link to find the broadcast in your area.
Peggy continues to reside in Arkansas. Both Charles' and Peggy's daughters, Annette and Beverly are involved in the ministry.
