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⁹When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, “I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!” 

Luke 7:9

What is Biblical faith? Let’s examine five aspects of this spiritual concept of faith in this blog post.

**Believing Without Seeing

Hebrews 11:1 tells us that “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The centurion embodies this principle perfectly. He doesn’t need Jesus physically present to believe in His power. This challenges us to examine our own faith. Do we trust God only when we can see His hand at work, or do we believe even in the unseen?

**Faith Requires an Object

It’s crucial to understand that biblical faith isn’t a vague spirituality or a belief in belief itself. Faith must have an object, and that object is God. The centurion placed his faith squarely in Jesus’ authority and power. This prompts us to ask: Where are we placing our faith? In money, pleasure, other people, or in the living God?

**Trusting in God’s Word

The centurion’s statement, “But say the word, and my servant will be healed,” reveals a profound trust in the power of Jesus’ words. This echoes throughout Scripture, from God speaking the world into existence to Jesus calming storms with a command. Do we trust in God’s Word with such conviction?

**Faith as the Currency of God’s Kingdom

Theologians often describe faith as the “medium of exchange” in God’s kingdom. It’s through faith that we access God’s promises and power. The word “trust” perhaps best captures this idea in modern language. Are we truly saying “forsaking all I trust Him” (F.A.I.T.H.)?

** Faith for Salvation

While this story focuses on physical healing, it serves as a powerful metaphor for spiritual salvation. Just as the centurion trusted Jesus to heal from afar, we must trust in Christ’s finished work on the cross for our salvation, even though we weren’t physically present to witness it. The components of saving faith are listed below:

– Repentance: Turning away from sin and self-reliance.

– Belief: Accepting that Jesus lived, died, and rose again for our salvation.

– Receiving: Embracing salvation as a gift, not something earned.

Tony French

We, as Christians are commanded to glorify God. All throughout the Scriptures, we see the command to give glory and honor to God occurring again and again.

The word glorify translates a word with several variations of meaning. One meaning is this—“to adorn with glory.”  As God’s people, we are to give God glory, honor, and praise. We have the wonderful task of adorning God with glory in our character, our conversation, and our conduct.

May we be reminded to glorify God as we live out this day.

Psalm 86:12 I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And will glorify Your name forever.

Haggai 1:8 “Go up to the mountains, bring wood and rebuild the temple, that I may be pleased with it and be glorified,” says the LORD.

Matthew 5:16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Luke 2:20 The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. 

Romans 15:6 so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:16 but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.

Tony French

⁷ They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, And shall sing of Your righteousness. ⁸ The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy. ⁹ The Lord is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.

Psalm 145:7-9

Character Traits of God. Let us meditate on His………….

**Goodness V7

**Righteousness V 7

**Graciousness V8

**Compassion V9

Tony French