When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him about his servant who was paralyzed. Note: Jesus has just got there…hasn’t had time to even settle in yet.
Jesus’ response is to ask the centurion if he would like for Him to go and heal his servant. Jesus is so awesome…tired from the travel, not even settled in, offers to go to this man’s home and heal his servant.
The centurion goes on to say that he is not worthy to have Jesus in his home, but knows that if Jesus would just say the word his servant would be healed. He compares it to the men who serve under him. He speaks and they follow his orders.
Scripture says Jesus was amazed at this man’s faith. In fact, Jesus goes so far to say He couldn’t find faith anywhere else like this in all of Israel. Jesus then declares that many will inherit the Kingdom of God from all around, but many in Israel will find themselves suffering in the darkness over their lack of faith.
Jesus’ response is to heal the servant and He sent the centurion home.
Jesus points out the man’s faith in His healing power. He uses this as a teaching moment as well to show people how important faith is. Where is your faith? We aren’t just talking about believing in something…we are talking about believing in something so much it calls you to action. Having faith in Jesus is to live it out every single day. To go into battle and fight against the powers of this world. So again I ask…how is your faith? Would Jesus be amazed at your faith, or more disappointed in your lack of faith?
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