EPISODE 311 – YOU CAN HAVE GREAT FAITH 2
Apostle BennieCHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY
The Love-Life Agency
Thursday 30th November, 2023
YOU CAN HAVE GREAT FAITH 2
“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 8:10 (KJV)
Though there are different levels or dimensions of faith, there are also different kinds of faith.
One of them is to have “GREAT FAITH“.
To have great faith is determined by how you act and function in the revelation of Jesus.
There are only two instances where FAITH was described as GREAT by Jesus. They were seen in two none Jews: A Roman centurion and a Canaanite.
(Matthew 8:10, Luke 7:9 and Matthew 15:28).
In all the two scenarios, the people involved broke certain walls of limitation to demonstrate great faith.
In places where Jesus may not have expected faith, He found great faith.
From the opening verse, you will see how Jesus marvelled at the Faith of the Roman Centurion. That wasn’t the only time Jesus marvelled; He also marvelled at how He found no faith in His own people of Nazareth.
To marvel is from the Greek word “thaumazō“. Which means to admire, to be astonished or to stand amazed. It also means to step back and say “Wow!“.
In a situation or place where Jesus thought there should be great faith, He witnessed a great level of faithlessness. He stepped back and was negatively “wowed” or dumbfounded.
Faith is of great concern to the Lord. Wherever great faith is found, there is the manifestation of great power.
From the previous discussion, I began to outline a few items needed to exercise great faith.
The first item is to demonstrate a great level of reverence and humility towards GOD.
Sometimes, we are tempted to subtly boast more of our rights in Christ instead of the Lord who gave us those rights. We enjoy great results of faith not only because of who we are but mainly because of who He is.
Our faith shouldn’t be in who we are but first who He is. We are what we are because of Jesus. And at all times, we have to submit to Him first.
Look at how the Roman Centurion demonstrated great faith.
“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 (KJV
Despite the credentials of this Roman centurion, His humility before the Lord was overwhelming.
Beloved, to be counted worthy of the Lord’s presence in your life, or to have right standing with God without any sense of guilt by Christ Jesus, is a great privilege.
Learn to acknowledge the sure mercies and grace of God.
Just because you are now a son of God, a brother of Jesus, and have a mingled life with Christ doesn’t mean you are also a master on your own.
He says, “Without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).
Jesus is your MASTER. The more you see Him as your Master, the more you submit to Him, and your faith finds genuine expressions through Him.
Remember, pride is the greatest limitation of Faith.
Secondly, the Roman Centurion ACKNOWLEDGED THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS
Not only did he humble himself and show how he revered the Lord, but He also acknowledged the greatness of Jesus’ power and authority.
Beloved, understanding is everything!
Your life will always be governed by your level of light.
His understanding of authority made him know how he can get results. He knew the health condition of his servant was caused by a great spiritual force, and to deal with that condition, he needed greater authority and force.
The centurion couldn’t think there was any authority greater than that of Jesus. All Jesus had to do for him was to speak a word.
Great faith acknowledges the power and authority of Jesus.
Are you sure there is a situation in your life which is above the authority of Jesus?
Great faith cannot doubt the power and authority of Jesus, no matter the situation.
Selah.
DIG DEEPER
(Luke 7:9; Matthew 8:26; Mark 11:22; Habakkuk 2:4; Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 11)
WE PRAY
– That our minds will be established in the consciousness of the universal power and the authority of Jesus.
– That in all matters we will acknowledge and esteem the authority of Jesus.
In the name of Jesus.
– Pray to address any challenge, by declaring the solution you want to see as you stand in the revelation of the power and authority of Jesus and His name.
BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2023
Micah 1 – 3
2 Peter 2 – 3
DECLARE THESE WORDS:
– I recognise the Lordship of Jesus in my life and every situation.
– I walk in the revelation of the power and authority of Jesus.
– I exercise great faith according to the revelation of Jesus and not according to any efforts of mine.
– I refuse to be proud and egoistic. I walk in the humility to the Lord Jesus and His commandments. I take steps according to the ability of God.
– I am conscious of the universal Lordship, power and authority of Jesus.
– I declare that my Jesus is the Lord of all.
Hallelujah!!!
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Comments (35)
Ransford Addai
Oh Thank You Lord Jesus.
I exercise great faith according to the revelation of Jesus and not according to any efforts of mine.
Francis
Not by my works but by his grace through FAITH
Sackey Van-ess
I have great Faith. My faith catapults me higher in all sphere.
Francis
FAITH is the VICTORY
Sedynam Kristen
I refuse to be proud and egoistic. I walk in the humility to the Lord Jesus and His commandments. I take steps according to the ability of God.
Francis
I talk bold steps of FAITH
Samiratu Sulley
I am conscious of the universal lordship ,power and authority of Jesus
Francis
Consistent conciousness of my LORD JESUS GREAT Power and Authority
Linda Teye
Oh I have great faith according to the revelation of Jesus
Thank you Jesus
Francis
GLORRRREEEEEYYYYYY
It has worked
Sandra
I acknowledge the sure mercies and grace of God
I submit myself to Jesus…He is the reason of who I am today…. marvellous God
Sandra
There’s no situation which is above Jesus…I acknowledge the authorities of Jesus…oh God.. what a great joy to have Jesus in your life
Francis
All Power glory and honor belongs to King Jesus
Sandra
I refuse to be proud and egoistic.I recognize the Lordship of Jesus Christ in my life and every situation
Francis
Glory to GOD
I resist pride in me
Prince Semanu
Thank You Dear Lord, I walk in humility to Jesus and to his word
Francis
Pride declines Faith.
Diana Aline
Gloreeeeeey
Thank you sweet Jesus Christ..
I know my Jesus , He is the Lord of all.. Amen.
Francis
Jesus our Great FAITH
Andrews Kofi Sarpong
I break certain limitations to demonstrate faith. i dont allow situations to determine my faith
Francis
FAITH is not an option in God
Andrews Kofi Sarpong
I am what I am because of Jesus
Francis
Without JESUS we fall apart
Nkrumah Sarkodie Charles
To have great faith is determined by how you act and function in the revelation of Jesus.
I demonstrate great level of reverence and humily towards God.
I acknowledge the authority and the power of Jesus.
These contributes to our function in the revelation of Jesus.
Hallelujah!
Francis
I receive more Light through the revelation of Jesus to shine forth
Francis
I submit to the Lordship of my LORD JESUS ????
Francis
I recognize and submit to the Power and Authority of my LORD JESUS.
No glory or Power or might exceeds His.. and therefore I seek and boast in Him m
Francis
I recognize and submit to the Power and Authority of my LORD JESUS.
No glory or Power or might exceeds His.. and therefore I seek and boast in Him.
Francis
I don’t boast in the things Jesus bought for me but in Him the one with loved me and gave me these glorious benefits.
Francis
I BEHOLD the GLORY and Power of JESUS.
For His Loving Kindness is better than life.
Akporhor Cynthia
I declare that my Jesus is the Lord of all in the name of Jesus. Thank you Father
Andrews Kofi Sarpong
I acknowledge the power and authority of God in all aspects of my life in the name of Jesus
Daniel F. Agbosu
The faith of God !