Luke 7:1-10
Faith is knowledge of God.
HEB 11:6 ‘the one who comes to Him must believe THAT GOD IS.’
God is not the product of our reasoning. We do not conclude the existence of God by our brilliant inferences. Even though we do that:
For example-
1.He answered my prayer so He is good
2.Star and sun are there so there must be a creator
3. So if my prayers are not answered I raise another brilliant inference- God may not be there, or God is bad
God of my inference usually disappears from mind in moments of crises.
So the truth is whether prayer is answered or not, sun is there or not, I understand or not, GOD IS , I AM THAT IAM.
“Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am He,( the great I am that I am) you will die in your sins.”
He is a rewarder of those who seek Him” (John 8:24 NASB)
He would have heared about Jesus.
He thought He could heal his slave.
He sent word to request Him to come and heal.
The encounter with Him even at a distance begins deep stirring.
Reasoning stops, revelation beyond all his reasoning arises.
He begins to see that he is unworthy.
In the Light he sees his unworthiness
He sees He is Holy, almighty, has authority.
He can say a word and his servant will be healed
Centurion’s surprise
I thought I was worthy, but I found I am unworthy.
I thought I am powerful, but I found you are Almighty.
I thought I can call you to me, but the Almighty came to me.
I thought a touch is needed, but I found your word is enough.
I thought I was good, but I recognise no one except thee is good.
I thought I am unworthy, but you were astonished at my faith.
I thought all Jews hated Romans, but you set me above all Jews.
I thought I need to struggle to be accepted, but you accepted me as I am.
Should I recognise these and be surprised or
I thought I was worthy, but I found I am unworthy.
I thought I am powerful, but I found you are Almighty.
I thought I can call you to me, but the Almighty came to me.
I thought a touch is needed, but I found your word is enough.
I thought I was good, but I recognise no one except thee is good.
I thought I am unworthy, but you were astonished at my faith.
I thought all Jews hated Romans, but you set me above all Jews.
I thought I need to struggle to be accepted, but you accepted me as I am.
Should I recognise these and be surprised or
I can always live in the poverty of the spirit, with a contrite heart and be found in your kingdom as His beloved child.
KOJOHN