A seed does not produce unless you plant it. If you had one grain of wheat, you couldn’t make biscuits out of it. You couldn’t make gravy out of it because it is not enough. But, if you are smart enough to plant it and keep planting the harvest, eventually you could feed the world from the wheat that grain produced. It is simple. When you plant it, it produces a harvest.
Jesus said to the disciples, “If you had faith that you were willing to plant.” The problem was that they did not have faith they were willing to plant. They did not have faith as a seed. It is possible to have faith that is not planted or given to use.
You could say, “Oh, yes, I believe the Bible is true. I believe it from cover to cover.”
Someone might say Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Luke 6:38 says, “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.”
They say, “Well, yes, I know that’s in the Bible.”
“Is it true in your life?”
“Well, no, it’s not true in my life.”
“Why isn’t it true in your life?”
“I guess it just isn’t God’s will.”
The Word of God is the Will of God. It is God’s will, but it won’t happen in your life just because it’s God’s will. You will not be healed just because the Bible says, “by whose (Jesus’) stripes ye were healed” (1 Peter 2:24). You will not become prosperous just because the Bible says, “what so ever he does shall prosper” (Ps. 1:3).
The Word must be inside you. You can’t take a Bible down to the hospital and lay it on someone to get them healed, although the Bible is full of the Word of God. But if you can get that Word inside them, it will manifest itself. The Word produces when it is planted in the heart.
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.
