As You Have Believed

"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." (1)

When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him pleading with Him, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented." Jesus said, "I will come and heal him." The centurion answered, "Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed... Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you" (2).

As we place our faith in Christ and His promises, they become reality for us. John, the disciple of Christ, placed faith in Christ as the most important element to overcome the adversities of life. He said, "Every child of God is victor over the godless world. The victory that defeats the world is our faith." (3) It is our faith and trust in Jesus that gives us victory over the world. "Who is the victor over the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God." (4)

"Go your way, and as you have believed, so let it be done for you!"

1. Matthew 8:13.
2. Matthew 8:5-13.
3. 1 John 5:4. NEB
4. 1 John 5:5 NEB