In Mark 9:23, Jesus said, “If you can believe, all things are possible, to him that believes.” Is it possible that the sickness that has plagued you for years could be gone tomorrow? Could you wake up tomorrow, and all of this trial with your body would just be like a bad dream? Is it possible?
Is it possible that the financial problem you have could be resolved? Is it possible that somehow you could come up with all the money needed to pay your bills and have some left over to buy some new clothes? Is it possible that the relationships that have been destroyed over the years could be somehow knitted back together?
Is it possible? Yes. Is it possible for everyone? No. It’s only a possibility to him who believes. Jesus said, “All things are possible to him that believes.”
Too many people are waiting for God to do something in their life, when in reality, He has already completed everything that needs to be done.
Let me explain. When you become a Christian, you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He, in the form of His Holy Spirit, resides within you. You become a new creation. You become what Jesus called “born again.” But let me ask you this. Does Jesus have to come to earth again and die again and be raised again from the dead so that you can be saved?
No. Of course not. He, Jesus, has already paid the full price for your salvation, once and for all, two thousand years ago. He paid the price. He doesn’t have to do it again. He has already done it, once and for all.
So, if Jesus has already paid the price for the salvation of the world, is every one saved? No. Only those who believe will be saved.
John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Is everlasting life possible? Yes, but only if you believe. Jesus said, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
Now listen. First Peter 2:24, says, “Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we having died to sins, might live for righteousness, by whose stripes you were healed.”
What does this mean? It means that not only did Jesus pay the price once and for all for our sins, but He also paid the price for our healing. This verse tells us that Jesus bore stripes on His body for our healing. In the same way that He died for our sins, He took stripes for our healing. In the same way we become Christians through faith, we are healed through faith. We must believe God’s Word and act on it without doubt.
Once I was talking with a man who said that he didn’t believe that Jesus really died for his sins. He went on to say that He really didn’t believe that God could have loved him so much that He would have sent Jesus here to die and raise Him from the dead, just for him. With that one statement He eliminated supernatural possibilities in his life.
Everlasting life is possible. But only for those who believe. Jesus said, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
Is everlasting life possible? Is healing possible? Is prosperity possible? Is peace and joy possible? Jesus said in Mark 9:23, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
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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.