Let’s read 2 Peter, chapter 1, starting with verse 2, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus, our Lord.”
How is grace and peace going to be multiplied to you? Through the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. What is some of the knowledge of God? How His faith works.
How does God’s faith work? If you find how His faith works you will know how your faith is going to work. God never did anything without saying it first, and you hardly do either. You say, “I’m going up town. I’m going to work. I’m going to do this, and I’m going to do that.” You always say it before you do it.
You are programmed to operate that way. So if you don’t say some things in faith concerning some of the things you believe, you’ll never operate in faith in those areas. The Word says in 2 Corinthians 4:13, “We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak.”
Second Peter 1:3 says, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:” His divine power has given unto us all things—all things—how? Through the knowledge of God.
He is saying that if you get the knowledge of God, then you have the understanding of God, the wisdom of God; and the wisdom of God is the Word of God.
Then He said that He has given to you by His divine ability all things that pertain to life and godliness. Now, if healing doesn’t pertain to life, what does?
Finances also pertain to life.
Paul said, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19).
Having abundant supplies to life and godliness, you ought to have abundance in the name of Jesus. The Word says you can, if you act on the Word of faith—If you begin to do it.
Now, it won’t happen overnight. That’s the thing I want to bear hard on. It won’t happen overnight. It won’t happen just because you say it one or two times.
It is going to happen, because you continually affirm what God’s Word says—until it gets into your Spirit, and becomes a part of you.
James 1:21 says. “… receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” He said the Word of God, engrafted into your spirit will save your soul. The Word of God, engrafted in your spirit, will deliver you from every circumstance of life.
If you have the Word for it, get it into your spirit. It will deliver you! If you will continually believe and affirm that. I don’t care how big the mountain looks! You should not be moved by what you see. You should only be motivated by what you believe. The Word is the final authority.
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.
