Faith Like No Other

Let’s dive into a story that might just shake up our idea of faith. It’s about a Roman centurion who, believe it or not, leaves Jesus pretty amazed. Imagine that... impressing the Son of God himself! This isn’t your everyday faith; it’s something special, something we can all learn from.

So, what’s the secret sauce here? Humility and recognition of Jesus’ authority. This centurion, a man of power and prestige, comes to Jesus not with arrogance but with a humbling acknowledgment of his own unworthiness. He doesn’t even feel worthy to have Jesus under his roof but believes just a word from Jesus can heal his servant. That's faith that doesn’t just talk the talk; it walks the walk, believing in Jesus' power from afar.

What does this mean for us? It’s all about how we view Jesus in our lives:

• Do we try to put him in a box, limiting his power to what we think is possible?
• Or do we let our faith fully trust in his authority and power without needing to see to believe?

This story challenges us to rethink our faith, to help, plead, and honor in ways that show we truly believe in the One who’s got the whole world in his hands. Let’s be inspired to live out a faith that not only believes Jesus can do the impossible but also acts on it, serving and loving others just as he taught us.

- Adapted from sermons preached across our 3 campuses on 2/18/24.