Olly-Go- WHO? Answered prayer simplified!

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

Oli-go-pistis…. 

Losing confidence

 

If mustard seed-sized faith can save you, it can also bring you victory in every situation. Faith is not about volume—it is about trust. The same faith that moved you from Satan’s kingdom to God’s kingdom, from eternal death to eternal life, is the faith that can heal, deliver, and provide for you.

Think about the story of Peter walking on water. When Peter stepped out of the boat and walked toward Jesus, he was operating in faith. But the moment he took his eyes off Jesus and focused on the wind and waves, he began to sink. Jesus immediately caught him and said, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" (Matthew 14:31).

 

The example of a mustard seed is profound. In the natural, a mustard seed is one of the smallest seeds, but it grows into a tree where birds can rest in its branches. Jesus used this comparison to show that faith, though small in appearance, holds great potential when planted and nurtured. Faith is not stagnant; it is active and dynamic when exercised.

Unbelief: The Real Issue

 

In Matthew 17, Jesus’ disciples tried to cast out a demon but failed. They were confused because they had cast out demons before. When they asked Jesus why they couldn’t do it this time, He answered, "Because of your unbelief." Not because their faith was too small, but because unbelief was interfering with their faith.

Faith and unbelief are in a constant battle. It is not about increasing faith but removing unbelief. Unbelief comes from fear, doubt, and over-reliance on our senses. This kind of unbelief is removed through prayer and fasting (Matthew 17:21). Fasting and prayer focus our attention on God, quiet our flesh, and strengthen our faith by eliminating distractions.

 

Unbelief

1. Spend time in the Word – Romans 10:17 says, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." The more you immerse yourself in Scripture, the stronger your faith becomes.
2. Pray and fast – Prayer strengthens our spiritual connection with God, and fasting helps eliminate distractions that fuel unbelief.
3. Surround yourself with believers – Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Fellowship with strong believers helps encourage and build your faith.
4. Speak faith-filled words – Life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Speak words that align with God’s promises rather than words of doubt.
5. Take action on your faith – James 2:26 says, "Faith without works is dead." Step out in faith and trust that God will honor His Word.