The Credentials of a Nobleman

For MOUNTAINEERS, reaching the summit is a goal, and surmounting the obstacles along the way is the process.

Reaching the summit

Many people adopt a similar approach to life, and they are loved for it.

IN THE DAYS of Jesus, a centurion was celebrated for his kindness.

He loved his servant, so when the servant fell ill, he instructed some Jewish elders to ask Jesus to come and heal him.

And when the elders came to Jesus, they told him that the centurion was a nobleman, he loved Israel and had built them a synagogue. (Luke 7:1-5)

However, as Jesus followed them to his home, not far from the house, the centurion sent his friends to Jesus.

“Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not worthy for You to come under my roof. Therefore, I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You, but speak a word, and my servant will be healed." (Luke 7:6-7)

The CENTURION humbled himself before God, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. He knew Jesus had the power to heal, and his faith in Jesus was progressive.

God wants your expectation to rise as you wait for the manifestation of his word.

He began by wanting him to come to his home to pray, but told him not to bother, only to say the word.

He knew that Jesus’ word was sufficient.

TO LAY HOLD of any miracle, you must accept that God’s word is enough.

After all, God has exalted his word above his name. (Psalm 138:2)

MARY knew God’s word was sufficient when she said to the angel, “May it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38)

Likewise, Caleb understood that God’s word was good enough and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession of it, for we will certainly conquer it. (Numbers 13:30)

When you accept the word of God, you affirm the truth of God and give Him speed to act on your behalf.

THEN, he said to Jesus: “For I also am a man subject to authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” (Luke 7:8)

The centurion knew Jesus had authority, so he told him to speak the word.

THE REASON we suffer many things is because we do not know who we are in Christ.

When you understand the authority you have in Christ as a son or daughter of God, you’ll begin to walk in dominion. (Luke 10:19)

JESUS was amazed when he heard what the centurion said, and he said to the crowd following Him, “Not even in Israel have I found such great faith[as this man’s].” (Luke 7:9)

IF YOU want to move the hand of God, give your faith an expression.

When the woman with the Issue of Blood took her destiny in her hands by seeking to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she expressed her faith; she gave it speed. (Luke 8:43-48)

She got it right, and the healing virtue flowed.

Whenever you add work to faith, you give it speed. You affirm the word of God, and he acts. (James 2:14-16)

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Whenever you add work to faith, you give it speed.

God's words are released not to return to Him without results. (Isaiah 55:11)

When the men sent by the centurion returned home, they found the servant well. (Luke 7:9)

BRINGING IT TOGETHER

THE CENTURION’S benevolence was insufficient, but his belief spoke highly of him.

This week, let your faith in Christ speak well of you.

While his credentials gave him a foot in the door, Christ's endorsement gave him a place in the house of God.