And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. Matthew 8:5-10
If I read it in His word, it is what He will do instantly for me. His word is His will e.g. the Roman Centurion (above) - “Speak the word only.” Note carefully Christ’s response - “Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel”
Faith is real, active, the most substantial thing, the only real foundation. The word of God keeps me and works in me to accomplish everything promised. His words and promises are already a reality, but faith makes them real to me personally.
And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. Matthew 8:13
So what has He said?
You may like a copy of this document that has endeavoured to capture the words that Christ has spoken Himself in the entire Bible:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XciwO5JUo_eRoPWkS4cnN3BF1N-vVsFR/view?usp=sharing
