EPISODE 924 – GREAT FAITH ACKNOWLEDGES THE POWER AND AUTHORITY OF JESUS
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The Love-Life Agency
The love of God in your heart is the greatest force that protects you and resists every projectile of the adversary. Don’t live by what you feel. Live a life of faith towards God and according to the expression of His love. Selah.
Apostle Bennie
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Monday, 4th August, 2025
GREAT FAITH ACKNOWLEDGES THE
POWER AND AUTHORITY OF JESUS
“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 both 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.
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 could 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 2025
1 YEAR PLAN
Proverbs 13-15
Proverbs 13-15
2 YEARS PLAN
Judges 4-6
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!!!
Oh Shaba!!!
I declare that my Jesus is the lord of all!!
Oh Jesus Christ, I acknowledge the authority of Christ Jesus in every situation in my life!
My mind is established in the consciousness of the universal power and the authority of Christ Jesus! Oh glory to God!!
I refuse to be proud in the name of Jesus! Anything in me that supplies pride is dead in me by the authority of Christ Jesus! Amen
Today’s Machaira has really bless me.
Thank you Lord Jesus of all Powers and challenges for our set man Apostle Bennie and also Machaira.
Glory to God forever more! Amen
Hallelujah!!!
I’m so excited!
Thank you Lord JESUS
Haaa….
I exercise great faith according to the revelation of Jesus and not according to any efforts of mine.
This episode challenges me to reflect on my approach to faith and how I live it out daily. By embracing humility, recognizing authority, and nurturing an expectant heart, I can cultivate a faith that not only honors God but also opens the door for His great power to manifest in my life.
When I think about how Jesus marvelled at the centurion’s faith, it challenges me to consider what kind of faith I am demonstrating. Am I expecting God to move in my life, or am I filled with doubt?
Hence I will cultivate a spirit of expectation in my prayers and daily life. I will remind myself to believe that God can and will act according to His will, and I will look for opportunities to witness His power at work.
Jesus’ amazement at the lack of faith in His own people serves as a cautionary tale. It reminds me that being familiar with God does not guarantee faith.
I will guard against complacency in my faith journey. I will actively seek to grow and deepen my relationship with God, engaging in study, prayer, and community to ensure that my faith remains vibrant and alive.
Heyaa I refuse to become familiar with God!
The centurion’s humility when approaching Jesus speaks volumes. He recognized his unworthiness yet had unshakeable faith in Jesus’ power. This teaches me that humility is crucial in my walk of faith.
Mmmm🔥🔥faith works hand in hand with humility…
Such empowering thoughts
Thank you Jesus
Thank you Apostle sir for these insights…
We love you plenty plenty SIR
I exercise great faith according to the revelation of Jesus
THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR MACHAIRA WITH APOSTLE BENNIE!!!!
Thank you Lord Jesus
There is no situation in this world that is above the authority of Jesus. Glorrrreeeeyyyy
Jesus is Lord over my life
Mmm…
1. There are different dimensions or levels of faith
2. There are different Kinds of Faith
Sometimes in our new found revelation we forget the source of all revelations who is Christ. I’ve been humbled to recognize the authority of Jesus more.
The secret to experiencing great power in life is by demonstrating Great Faith!!!
Exercising Great Faith
1. Walk in reverence and humility towards God
2. Acknowledge the Authority of Jesus
My Jesus is the Lord of All!!!
I walk in faith
I am faith
God bless you more Apostel.
Thank you very much.
I walk in faith
Key items grabbed here.
1. Humility and reverence to God is the first level of experiencing great faith
2. Understanding is a key to unlock power and authority
3. Exercising great faith by the revelation of Jesus
Thank you Lord Jesus
In the name of Jesus
I recognise the Lordship of Jesus in my life and every situation.
I walk in the revelation of the power and authority of Christ Jesus.
I exercise great faith according to the revelation of Jesus and not according to my effort.
In the name of Jesus
I refuse to be proud and egoistic. I walk in humility to the Lord Jesus and His commandments, and I take steps according to the ability of God.
Glory to God
Hallelujah!
I declare that Jesus is the Lord over my life and over everything
I recognise the Lordship of Jesus over my life and all situations
I have GREAT FAITH
Glorreeeyyyyyy
I recognize the Lordship of Jesus in every situation
I acknowledge the authority and power of Jesus
I esteem and acknowledge the authority and power of Jesus in all matters
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 in the name of Jesus
I declare my Jesus the Lord of all
Thank you Lord Jesus
This machairawithApostleBennie episode has made me realise that yes we pray and read the bible but the power is not of us. We have only been granted authority.
And no matter the situation there is no power grater than the power of Jesus.
Therefore whatever situation I deal with, it is God’s power in Christ that has made it so.
I humble myself to walk in the submission to Jesus
I acknowledge the power of Jesus Christ in every position and situation in my life first and always
What do you have that the Lord did not give you
It is God who is in us both to will and to do. We have no faith but everything we express as believers is by what God has dispensed in us that is why when we believed in Christ he came to indwell us so he can be the source and supply of every thing that pertains to life and Godliness outside Jesus you are expressing vain works that will amount to nothing