In 1 John 5:4 the Bible says, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.”
Would you like to overcome the world? Would you like to have victory in your daily life? Then it seems to me that what you need is faith. But what does that mean, “to have faith?”
Well, what it means is this. To have faith, you must believe what God said in His Word. Isn’t that simple? You simply listen to God through His Word and unconditionally believe what He said.
Many Christians live their lives daily under stress. Stress from work, stress from unpaid bills, stress from family problems and sometimes even stress from religion. But this should not be. God has given us a plan for overcoming all these things. God has a plan for overcoming the world and that plan is to have faith in Him.
Remember what First John 5:4 said? “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.”
Understanding the spiritual things of God is impossible without faith. Likewise in order to navigate through our daily lives and understand what God has for us to do, we must have faith. Faith is the key ingredient in understanding. Without faith, we see only the superficial outward appearance of knowledge.
In order for a Christian to be successful, he must walk daily in faith. Through faith, there will be greater accomplishments in life. Whether we are at home or at work, our lives can be greatly enhanced if we can just grab hold of the truth and realize that faith in God’s Word will improve our daily lives.
We need to believe what God says about us. He says in His Word that when we accept His Son, Jesus, as our Lord and Savior, then we are also His children. Then in His Word He gives promises to His children. He promises health, peace and prosperity. Isn’t that great?
As Christians, God our Father wants us to succeed in life and live for Him in peace and in health. He wants the best for you and for me. However in order to receive completely, we must believe completely. We must believe He is telling the truth and act on our belief. That’s called faith!
When we walk in faith, we will be also walking in joy and peace. We will be excited about what God is doing. We will know our authority. We will walk into the spiritual battleground and into the battlegrounds of life with our heads held high, knowing that the shield of faith will protect us.
First John 4:4 says, “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”
God has given us the ability to overcome all things that come against us. He provided a way for us to have everlasting life. He provided a way for healing and for prosperity. All through history and throughout His Word God has shown us over and over again if we believe Him, that is have faith, then He will move past a million men to get to one man who has faith.
First John 5:4 says, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.” Do you want to overcome the world? Faith is the key.
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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.