Our Verse: Luke 7:9 Jesus said, “I tell you, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!”

He was powerful. He was a killer, a Roman Centurion; leader of one hundred trained Roman soldiers. With other legions, they had conquered the known world of 50 BC to 30 AD. One day, this Roman officer experienced a miracle in his own house!

This man heard about Jesus while down range in Israel. He heard that Jesus performed miracles. (that's events outside the laws of physics) He might have seen one or been nearby. However he knew, he believed. He sent this message to Jesus:

“Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.” Luke 7:7

Servants carried his message to Jesus. This officer valued his servant much like an owner or manager today values a good worker. Because he had faith, trust in Jesus, he knew that Jesus didn't need to come to his house. When Jesus got the message, he knew the faith of that soldier.

Without even seeing each other, without touching the servant, Jesus healed! He never entered the soldier's house! Later when everyone compared notes, the healing had occurred just when Jesus said it would!

That is a happy ending! The centurion got home and found his servant completely well!

This miracle demonstrates that Jesus is omniscient- He sees and knows everything.
Jesus knew the man's faith without seeing him and commended him for it- “I have not seen such great faith in all Israel!” That soldier, that centurion, was a Faith Powerhouse!

God is powerful. He is faithful to us and He will answer our needs when we reach out to Him believing. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” Mark 9:23