“He who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (1 John 4:8).
E.W. Kenyon said that if a person walks in love, the devil cannot touch him. The devil still comes against the Christian, but he cannot harm him if he is walking in love.
Love is the greatest power in the universe. Love will keep you in obedience and love will keep you from sin.
And according to Romans 13:10, love will never do harm to a neighbor and love is the fulfillment of the law. Love is the law of liberty. Love will keep you from being self-centered and perfect love will cast out fear.
One thing that has always surprised me is the attitude of some Christians when they are in public places of business. A few weeks ago I was having lunch with another minister. As the waitress was serving the food, he noticed that something on his plate was not exactly the way it was ordered.
To me, it was a very minor thing and most people would never have mentioned it. But this man started making it into a major complaint. I was embarrassed and as we left the restaurant, I went back inside and apologized to the waitress for my friend’s rudeness and gave her an extra tip.
Jesus said that the world would know that we were Christians by the love that we have for each other. But too many feel this scripture says they will know we are Christians because of the love we have in the church.
Romans 12:9 says let love be without hypocrisy. That means our love is not restricted to the church but is a way of life and is the essence of God that pours out of everything we do.
John 3:16 tells us that God loved the world so much that He sent His son, Jesus and He showed His love to the lost world through Jesus. After Jesus ascended and took His place as the Head of the church, He now works through His body to show His love on this earth.
We are the body of Christ. And now God loves the world through us. Let’s live and show the true nature of God. God is love.
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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 eight 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.