Amazing faith

"Lord. I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed."             Matthew 8:8. NKJV

This is an amazing illustration of faith at work. The centurion had obviously heard about Jesus and how many people were being healed. So when his servant was at home paralysed and dreadfully tormented, he went to Jesus for help. Being a man of authority - a Roman centurion, he had control over his men; he didn't have to be with them to see them carry out his orders, his authority told him that they would.

Therefore, he told Jesus that He had no need to come to his house - He was a busy man and just saying a word would be enough. Jesus was totally amazed at this man's faith and discussed this with His disciples.

Thinking back, Jesus remembered His own disciples, how they had struggled when a storm hit their boat and had to be rescued. But here was a man - a Gentile, who in every way, was displaying a faith He had never seen in Israel. In the end times, people would come to Jesus at the judgement and be told that because of their unbelief, rewards would not be given to them because of disobedience, but faith such as this, would not go unrewarded.

The centurions faith was simple in a way. He had heard of Jesus and believed what was said about Him. So much so, that when he desperately needed Jesus' help, he took the right step - to Jesus and he was granted his request, by the time he went home, his servant was made well. I mentioned the fact that the centurions faith was simple. It was, there were no religious words spoken, in fact, no prayer. He just knew that Jesus could do for his servant what He was doing for others and that, was good enough for him.

There is no need to perform religious rituals when you are seeking Jesus for healing. All you need is a healthy belief in Jesus. He will then do the rest. If you need healing for yourself or for another person, humbly approach Jesus and ask Him.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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