[Jessica Jagerson]

MATTHEW 8 – UNCANNY FAITH

“And Jesus said unto him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, come, and he cometh; and to my servant, do this, and he does it. When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.“ Matthew 8:7-10

Wow, what an incredible story of a man who possessed uncanny faith. There is no doubt, this centurion believed in a way that leaves many of us professing Christians impressed. Impressed because many Christians who claim to have faith in Christ tend to demonstrate the lack thereof in their personal life.

When you accept Jesus as your lord, you are not only accepting Him as your God and savior but also the life He has predetermined in your life. In other words, as Christians, we are called to trust the Lord in whatever circumstance we may be in. Why you may ask? Because God knows our infirmities, our wants, and our future. It’s the saints calling to live our lives with “godliness and contentment” in whatever state He calls us to live in.

Therefore, it’s the believer’s duty to trust the Lord in whatever circumstance they may be in, and place whatever burdens we have right before the footstool of our God.

CHALLENGE

My friend, have you trusted in the saving grace of the Lord Jesus? If so, God has called us to trust the Lord, even in dark times. May we be like the centurion, one who exemplified uncanny faith and trust in the Lord, no matter what scenario we may be in!

[Lenay Nichols]

This season of my life is deeply centered on the theme faith, or better yet, belief. I am growing and maturing, and many of my old ways no longer serve who I am becoming. As I step into a new career in IT, I find myself in a position where I must follow the leader. Being in training requires openness, humility, and a willingness to learn rather than a know-it-all mindset. I’ve intentionally taken a back seat, trusting the process fully as I move toward becoming a systems architect. Right now, much of this journey is about how well I can serve in listening, observing, and absorbing what I need in order to grow. I am truly grateful for this season of my life, where faith is in session even when I cannot see the full picture. I trust that I can and I will move forward, because God’s word supports and sustains this path. Like the centurion, I may not see the full process unfolding, however, I trust the power of God’s word enough to stand still, follow direction, and believe, what He has spoken is already at work.

[Chase Cole]

This passage highlights a kind of faith that is both humble and bold. The centurion recognizes Jesus’ authority and understands that obedience flows from trust in His authority. What strikes me most is that his faith is not based on closeness, rituals, or visible proof, but on confidence in Christ’s word alone. That challenges many modern believers who often feel secure only when circumstances align with our expectations.
The centurion also models submission. By admitting his unworthiness, he places himself entirely under Christ’s lordship, which mirrors the Christian call to surrender control over outcomes, comfort, and timing. Trusting God in every circumstance does not mean life will be easy, but it does mean believing God is purposeful and present in all things.

[Kanthony]

I love how you put that the faith is humble and bold. That’s how I would like to be.
I love both of your faith statements here.

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