‘… Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.’ Mt 8:10b
Interesting to consider, that while the Jews penned the Bible, it was a gentile who was said to have had the greatest faith. This man was a leader, a military officer of many men but he shows us that a little piety goes a great way. He obviously was a Godly man with a humble heart, meaning no man’s calling or place in this world will excuse him from unbelief or humility.
Be cautious not to let the elements of this world imped on your faith. The religious man can get distracted by his religious acts rather than his humble faith. In the preceding part of (vs 10), we’re told Jesus “marvelled” at the centurion’s faith. The word “marvelled’ comes from the Greek meaning “to gaze in wonder.” Do you desire to marvel the Master? Then: 1. Give God’s Word the “authority” it deserves in your life. and 2. Give God’s Word the “respect” it deserves for keeping it’s promise. We don’t obtain God’s blessings by trying to earn them, simply be obedient to His Word and you’ll experience them.
Obedience is the path one follows in faith that leads to the Father’s favor… HSAY
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