Wednesday, March 25th

Today’s Scripture

Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.” And his servant was healed that same hour.

Matthew 8:5-13


Today’s Thought

The Roman centurion—a man outside the covenant—demonstrated greater faith than anyone in Israel. This reveals something profound: the law of faith operates like gravity, working for anyone who applies it correctly. The centurion didn't focus on methods or timing; he simply needed to know Jesus was willing. Once he knew that, nothing else mattered. Faith isn't about your spiritual pedigree, church attendance, or past performance. It's about understanding God's willingness and receiving what He's already provided. Even lost people access faith principles because they're universal laws. How much more should you, who know the Source, operate in faith? Today, stop making excuses about why faith won't work for you. The law works the same for everyone.


Today’s Reflection

What excuse have you been using to justify unbelief? Reject it and declare faith works for you.