“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1).
We don’t naturally see faith, but in the spirit realm faith can be seen. I believe when we pass over into the spirit realm, we will be shocked at the things we have moved around over there by the words of our mouth.
Over the years I’ve heard many people make the comment, “It doesn’t matter what you say. It only matters what you do.” What we do is extremely important. We know that faith without works is dead.
However, we cannot ignore the value and power of our words. Our words are our commitment to our decision that we make in our soul. Yes, actions are important, but if our words don’t line up with our actions and our words don’t change, our actions will.
Again, if a man is a good husband who treats his wife well, but he constantly speaks to everyone else that she is lazy, ugly, worthless and stupid, and if he refuses to change his confession and continues to speak these bad words about his wife, he will eventually start to believe his own words. As this happens, his outward actions will start lining up with what he speaks and believes. His words will change his actions.
Everybody has 20/20 hindsight. If you had known 20 years ago what you know now, I’m sure many disasters would have been avoided. However, don’t get caught in the trap of looking backward. Look forward in faith. Change your words starting today.
Excerpt permission granted by Larry Ollison Ministries
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.