We say we serve the God who can do anything, but how often do we really believe that? What and how we pray is a litmus test for our faith. If we pray for a shiny red bicycle, do we really believe that will get it, or is it just something we wish for? When we pray for freedom in North Korea, do we then actually expect North Korea to be freed?
Jesus once encountered a Roman citizen. This man demonstrated more faith than anyone Jesus had ever met. This man, who was neither Jew, Samaritan, a priest, nor Sadducee, made a simple request found in Luke 7:7: "But say the word, and my servant will be healed."
This man understood something of who God was. This man, who was a Roman centurion, realized God's power was not limited to touch, but that God really was capable to do anything at any time.
This is the God that we still serve today. He is capable of anything, at any time. But this brings us back to the question: do we really believe that? We limit God and what He can do because of how our own relationship with God stands. Jon Bloom argues, "Jesus is not as impressed with titles, degrees, and achievements as we are. He is impressed with those who really do humbly believe Him."
Jesus summed up the Old Testament law like this. Love God, Love others. Everything else will fall into place. God isn't looking for us to be perfect. He is just asking us to step out in humble faith, and recognize what He really is capable of. When we do that, He will faithfully respond accordingly.
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