Seeking Jesus First Dec. 10, 2024

What does great faith look like? Speak the Word Only

”Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, (or “Speak the word only), and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 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.” (Matthew 8:4–13, NKJV)

What are the characteristics of great faith?

1. We Understand that the authority of King Jesus is enough to deal with the problem at hand.
2. We Believe that there is power in the words of King Jesus to change what needs to be changed.
3. We Seek King Jesus and His Word for our present situation.
4. We Engage with Holy Spirit with the intention of receiving the word fulfilled.
5. We Speak only the words of King Jesus to the situation with the expectation of change.
6. We Persevere until the word is manifest.
7. We Praise and Give thanks to God during and after.