With a word

But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. (Matthew 8:8)

This centurion understood authority and power. He lived under it and he wielded it.

With a word from his superior, he would quickly move to obey. With a word from his own mouth, his servants would quickly see that his will would be done.

And so this centurion was saying, “Jesus, I believe you have that kind of power and authority. Just say the word and my servant will be healed.”

Contrast that with the disciples who panicked during the storm, and were totally amazed that with a word Jesus could calm the wind and the waves.

This despite the fact that they had just seen Jesus heal the servant and cast out demons with a word (13 16).

Lord, how often because of my small faith I make you small in my own eyes. But you are not small.

With a word, you heal the sick, cast out demons, and calm storms.

With a word you created all things and will bring all things to an end, creating a new heavens and a new earth. (2 Peter 3:5-13)

So Lord, help me to trust you as the centurion did, no matter the problems I face, no matter the storms.

Thank you that you are truly a great and awesome God.