Today’s Scripture is Matthew 8:13.
“Then Jesus said to the centurion, ‘Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.’ And his servant was healed at that moment.”
To accomplish anything, you must first believe. The story of the centurion shows us that belief is not just an idea in our minds but a powerful force that moves mountains. When the centurion came to Jesus, he already believed that Jesus could heal his servant. His faith was so strong that Jesus only needed to say the word, and healing would take place. The centurion’s belief paved the way for a miracle.
Saint Augustine once said, “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” This captures the heart of Matthew 8:13. Before any change happens, we need to have faith in what we cannot yet see. Faith is the beginning of every significant accomplishment—whether it’s personal growth, helping others, or overcoming life’s challenges. Without that first step of belief, nothing else can follow.
Today, let’s remember that faith is more than just a feeling; it’s a decision to trust in God’s power and promises, even when we cannot see the outcome.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.