“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Eph. 3:20). God wants to manifest Himself beyond what we can ask or think.
We shouldn’t wait until we can comprehend something before we release our faith for it. You might say, “Well if I release my faith for something I can’t comprehend, then I don’t know what I am releasing my faith for.”
Yes, you do! You released your faith for God’s answer. You may not know what the answer is, but you know when a man speaks in tongues, he speaks the answer. When he speaks the mystery, he speaks hidden wisdom and gives thanks in advance for the answer. When you do this, you’ve released your faith for the answer.
Praying in the spirit for the answer requires a commitment. We must put action with our faith. The commitment is this. Receiving the answer requires that we do what God speaks for us to do. Simple acts of obedience will lead you to the manifestation of what you have been praying in the Spirit.
God expects us to follow through with our part. When He supplies the answer, He expects us to implement them in this realm.
I remember several years ago, I spent a great amount of time assembling a computer for a friend. It had taken me weeks to get all of the necessary parts and I had gone to great lengths to make it state of the art. I put a little money, a lot of time, and a lot of love into the project and then the day came when I surprised this young couple with their free computer.
I was excited. I gave them something I knew would enhance their life. Sadly, six months later when I went back to their house, they had never even hooked it up. I had gone to a lot of trouble to supply a solution to their checkbook balancing problem, when even though they had the solution in their house, it didn’t profit them because they didn’t act on it.
When God gives us the solution, when He reveals the hidden wisdom, we must act on it or it is of no use. Praying in tongues is a wonderful thing, but we must receive and act on what He gives us.
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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.