Of all Americans (saved and lost), 97 percent are in debt. The godly are suffering at the same rate as the ungodly. This should not be.
I believe God is displeased with the interest and usury that the Body of Christ is giving to the world. We must look to God and His Word as our source first. Jesus said in Matthew 6:33 that if we would seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness that the things that we needed would be supplied. However, many who need supply look to the world first. This should not be.
If you always think “borrow,” you’ll always go to the bank. But if you always think “miracle,” you’ll always go to God. The bank requires interest. Miracles are interest free!
“Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law” (Rom. 13:8).
In order for us to break free from financial bondage, something must change. If we keep doing what we’ve always done, then we will have what we’ve always had and nothing is going to change until something changes!
We must renew our minds. There are some people who think they are debt free just because they are caught up on their payments. That is deception. If you owe a thousand dollars, and your next payment isn’t due for thirty days, you still owe a thousand dollars. A debt is a debt until it is paid.
W. C. Fields was a household name a few decades ago. One day he was found reading his Bible backstage and he was asked what he was doing. His response was, “I’m looking for loopholes.” You can look for loopholes all you want, but there are no loopholes in the Word of God. Only when we hear, meditate and act on God’s Word will the favor and blessings of God come upon us.
We must believe what God says about finances. We must trust Him and understand that His will for us is prosperity and not poverty. We must seek His will for us. Poverty is not a sin, but it is far below God’s best and the Bible calls it a curse. Jesus paid the price so that we could be delivered from the curse of the law. We must abide in His Word, know who we are, and break free.
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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.