October 4

Jesus Is the Subject…

October 4

Today’s Reading - Luke 7:1-10; Matthew 8:5-13

Thought:
What faith and what a statement of commendation by Jesus! This Gentiles man
was said to have a faith that surpassed even the faith of any Jew. Rarely did Jesus use
such flattering words. What was it that demonstrated this great faith and prompted
such a compliment from the Lord? First of all, he believed in Jesus and in His ability to
heal the sick and dying servant. But more importantly, he understood that Jesus had
authority and power over this illness that was not bound by proximity. With great
humility and recognition of his own unworthiness to even be in the presence of Jesus,
he acknowledged that, even without seeing the servant, without touching him, without
the servant being able to hear Him, Jesus had the power to heal. Despite the distance
and seriousness of the illness, the Centurion was confident of Jesus’ ability to heal. We
need to have that kind of faith — a faith that fully trusts in Him to meet our needs and
answer our prayers even despite our own unworthiness.
What can we do in our lives to strengthen our faith in God?