“Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith." (Matthew 8: 10 NABRE)
Why does Jesus praise so lavishly the faith of the Centurion? Faith is a rare commodity and one of the greatest gifts of God. The opposite of faith is Unbelief and Doubt.
How does faith work? Jesus said to the Centurion: “I will come and cure him.” The Centurion heard this and believed. The faith of the Centurion is much deeper. He said to Jesus: No need to come to my house. Just heal my servant with a word from here. Right here, right now.
What gave the Centurion such an elevated faith? He extrapolated his experience as a senior Roman officer.
Faith comes from hearing and believing the promises of God. As you exercise your faith every day, it grows.
Happy Advent!
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