Power In His Word
‘”Only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.” [Jesus] marvelled, and said to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!.. 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: 8,10,13
The centurion took Jesus at his word, and that exactly is what makes him a man of faith!
He understood the dynamics of authority. For he was a man under authority and a man with authority. He was a high ranking soldier in an army where the chain of command is respected. He, therefore, recognised authority when he saw it, and he identified ultimate authority in Jesus Christ.
“Only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.”For the centurion, one word from Jesus was enough.
What about you? Do you recognise Jesus’ authority? Do you take Him at His Word?
The Lord wants to see your faith, he wants to see that you believe in his authority over every name and over every tongue. He wants to say to you also, “as you have believed, so let it be done for you!”
“For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him…” 2 Chronicles 16:9a