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Sometimes we need to ask ourselves do we believe God or not? Can we half believe Him? James tells us that the double minded person will not get anywhere with God (James 1:6-8). In that passage James tells us that when we come to God we must ask in faith. The double minded person is split between two views; will God or won’t he, can he, or can’t he?

The bible says nothing is impossible for God (Matt 19:26) and all things are possible for him who believes (Mark 9:23). Faith is just plain trusting God 100%. For the Roman centurion faith in Jesus was natural (Matt 8:5-10). The centurion came to ask Jesus to heal his servant but he did not feel worthy to have Jesus come to his home. He told Jesus that if he (Jesus) just spoke the word that the servant would be healed. The centurion recognized the authority in Jesus, relating it to the authority he (the centurion) had over his servants and soldiers. The centurion new authority and recognized it in Jesus; so, believing Jesus to heal his servant was natural.

The centurion had a simple uncomplicated faith and Jesus commended it. The centurion didn’t try to argue with God or reason things out, he just accepted the authority to heal that he saw in Jesus.

We all have faith (Rom 12:3) but we need to grow it. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom 10:17; KJV). For us that means meditating the word, hearing the word taught to us. Don’t be discouraged, start small with the faith you have and see the results; let your faith take flight. Believe God this week.

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