Matt 8:13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.” And his servant was healed that same hour.

Good day everyone. I encourage you to read Matt 8:5-13 to get the whole story as it played out between the centurion and Jesus. It is a really good one for sure.

Humility…first of all this centurion exhibited such humility. He was in charge of a large group of men, but, he did not allow his status to keep him from asking for help. Some good people hate to ask for help and try to fix everything on their own. We are at our best when we humble ourselves and go to our great God who loves when we come believing He is able to be of help in our time of need. This centurion did not even feel worthy that the Lord should come to his house. He was so humble in the presence of the Lord. A good example for all of us to follow.

Care…this centurion cared for his servant so much that he came pleading to Christ on his servant’s behalf. In his position he could have easily found another servant to take care of this situation. But he cared about his people. Something incredible happens in our hearts when we care about other people. I am impressed with people who no matter how high up the ladder they rise they don’t forget where they came from or how fortunate they are. Let’s always care for others who are in a difficult place and, like this centurion, take their need to Jesus where real help comes from.

Faith…the centurion had great faith and belief in Jesus. He did not doubt the power of Jesus to heal. So much so that he knew the Lord did not need to be present with his servant to heal him. He trusted that Jesus could speak the word and the healing would take place. Jesus declared He had not seen such a great faith in all of Israel. Jesus responded to the centurion’s faith and his servant was healed that same hour!

Sometimes I fear our expectations of what God can and will do are too low. May God give us the faith to believe Him for big things. And when things don’t go like we prayed and hoped they would, may God give us the grace to trust Him through it all. The final outcome of all things is up to Him, not us. But our faith is still a big reason why God chooses to move as this passage shows us.

I love you all.

Tim