- Have you ever wondered, what could possibly amaze Jesus?
- I mean, He is the Son of God.
- The God Man... completely God and completely man.
- How could anything amaze Him?
- But this verse says that, "He was amazed"
- Here is the rest of the verse.
- "...and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.” (Matt. 8:10)
- It was his faith!
- This man was a centurion.
- He wasn't a religious leader.
- Most likely, he hadn't studied the Hebrew Scriptures.
- He wouldn't have been part of the "in crowd" as far as being Jewish ...He is a Roman.
- He was an important Roman centurion with many soldiers under him, so he had every reason to be filled with pride.
- “When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?” The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” (Matthew 8:5-8)
- Do you notice that first He calls Him "Lord"
- He comes under Jesus' authority.
- He humbles himself.
- Then he says, "I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word..."
- Just say the Word!
- And with that faith, Jesus (The Word) spoke (a word) and His servant was healed that same hour. (V.13)
- In Verse 13 Jesus says this, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour."
- One word changed everything...but it wasn't just the word.
- It was Jesus' word connected to this man's faith.
- "Because you have believed"!
- What are you believing God for, today?
- Are you completely and absolutely trusting in Him or are you still trying to help him out in the natural?
- Are you still trying to manipulate or control some part of the healing process?
- Are you still trying to help Jesus out?
- If so, then let go!
- Stop!
- All He needs is your faith.
- Your faith that says, "Just say the word"
- Have Faith in Jesus, today!
- Believe that He is your Healer!
- Believe that He is your restorer!
- Believe that He is your Source!
- Then ask Him to speak a Word!
- Get in His Word and wait on His Word!
- With that kind of Faith, you will amaze Jesus as well!
- Have a great Thursday!
Matthew 8:10 "When Jesus heard this, he was amazed..."
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