Scripture

But the officer said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.”

Observation

A Roman officer comes to Jesus and asks Him to heal his servant who is paralysed and in pain.

Jesus offers to come to the officer’s house to heal him, but the officer says, “You do not need to come to my home. Just say the word and my servant will be healed. I am under authority, and I also have authority. You just need to give the command.”

Jesus marvels at the man’s faith. He warns the crowd that many Gentiles will come into God’s Kingdom, but many Israelites will be sent to hell.

Jesus then tells the man to go back home for his servant is healed.

Application

This Roman officer understood the authority that Jesus had. This authority resided in the person of Jesus, and He could just give the order and the servant would be healed.

Faith is about trusting in the power and the willingness of God to do what He has said He will do.

When we get a diagnosis, we often don’t think that God is able to heal us. The doctors have spoken, and their word seems to carry more weight in our minds than the word of God.

When we look at the bills that need to be paid, we can sometimes get overwhelmed by our inadequacy to pay them. We forget that God is our provider. He owns all things and will not withhold them from us.

The key to this is faith – trusting and believing that God loves us. He sees what we need and He will provide.

Prayer

Lord, please help me to trust you for everything I need today. Amen.