Reflecting on the depth of your faith

5 When he entered Capernaum, a centurion came to (Jesus), appealing to him 6 and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, in terrible distress.” 7 And he said to him, “I will come and cure him.” 8 The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me, and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and the slave does it.” 10 When Jesus heard him, he was amazed and said to those who followed him, “Truly I tell you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith … 13 And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; let it be done for you according to your faith.” And the servant was healed in that hour. (Matthew 8:5-13)

This miracle story shows the extraordinary faith of the centurion, a Roman soldier who believed in the authority and power of Jesus. Jesus recognizes this unwavering faith and performs a miraculous healing, showing us that faith knows no boundaries or limitations. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and believing in the divine power of Jesus.

Have you ever reflected on the depth of your own faith? Like the centurion, do you believe in the power of Jesus to bring about healing and miracles in your life or the lives of others? This Bible passage challenges us to consider the strength of our faith and encourages us to trust in the power of Jesus to work wonders even in the most unlikely circumstances. Let’s draw inspiration from the centurion’s faith and try to deepen our own connection with Jesus, knowing that with faith, anything is possible.