But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
(James 1:22)
God’s Word is powerful. God’s Word contains everything you need for health and healing, prosperity, and emotional soundness. There is no counsel on earth as great as the counsel that can be found in the scriptures.
Jesus overcame the temptation of satan by the power of the written Word, spoken with faith. The same life changing power that healed the sick, raised the dead, and allowed Jesus and Peter to walk on the Sea of Galilee is available today. That power is the Word of God.
However, according to the Bible, the Word of God in all of its strength is not always active. Actually, it is possible to hear the Good News of the Word of God and know of its power and still not have the power function in your life.
So, what separates the people who see and experience miracle power from those who don’t? Actually, the answer is quite simple. The Word always works for those who work the Word. But how do we work the Word of God?
The disciples asked Jesus what they needed to do in order that they could work the works of God. Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” The word “believe” in John 6:29 is pisteuo which literally translated means “to have faith.” In order for the Word to work, faith in God and His Word must be present.
In Hebrews 4:2 the Bible tells us about two groups of people. Both groups had the gospel preached to them, but the Bible clearly tells us that the Word only worked for one of the two groups. And then it clearly tells us why the Word did not work for one of the groups. It says, “The Word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.”
The Word of God is full of promises to the believer. These promises will move mountains, change lives, and bring deliverance from every form of captivity. This power in the Word will work in your life if you will work the Word. You work the Word with faith.
As a reminder, remember this. Living faith hears the Word, believes the Word, speaks the Word, and does the Word. That’s faith.
Reference Scriptures
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
(Heb. 4:12)Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”
(John 6:29)Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
(Mark 9:23)
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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.