Before we begin, grab yourself a cup of coffee or, in my case, a can of Dr Pepper. (My spellcheck is going crazy and telling me to place a period after the Dr in Dr Pepper. Any true Dr Pepper lover knows that there is no period in its name.) Finally, sit down in your comfy recliner, and get ready to ponder a really deep question. Ready?
Why does the Church readily accept that the “believe” found in Romans 10:9-10…
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
…will without exception bring about salvation and yet struggle to accept that the very same word “believe” found in Mark 16:17-18…
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands upon the sick, and they shall recover.”
…will without exception bring about liberation from Satan’s grip, deliver a new way of communicating with the Father, protect us inwardly and outwardly, and provide a means for God’s power to bring healing to those afflicted with sickness and pain?
This might be the time to go refill your coffee cup or grab another can of Dr Pepper. (My spellcheck is still pushing for the period.) I told you that this is a deep question to ponder. You know that, evidently, from what we see in the Church, believing must be conditional, or it varies page by page, verse by verse. Sometimes it works, and other times it doesn’t.
To this way of thinking, I say, “No, no, no!” I double-dog dare you to do a little digging. Use your Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words, and you will find that the Greek word translated into “believe” in Romans 10:9-10 is the very same Greek word translated “believe” in Mark 16:17-18. The same word should deliver the same expectation. Believe → Results.
The reason for this post is to remind us that our believing will cause us to become what I call Knowsoers. When we cry out to God for salvation, our believing will bring salvation. It’s a Knowsoer fact. The same can be said about whatever promise from God’s Word that we stand upon. Knowsoers (I like that name) expect the guaranteed results! I fully, wholeheartedly, without exception, no hit-or-miss, expect every part of Mark 16:17-18 to happen in and through me. Knowsoers, amen? Knowsoevers, AMEN!
