1. Faith Seeks Jesus.

1When he had concluded saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. 2 A centurion’s servant, who was highly valued by him, was sick and about to die. 3 When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, requesting him to come and save the life of his servant.
Luke 7:1-3 (CSB)

• He Was an Influential Man

4 When they reached Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to grant this, 5 because he loves our nation and has built us a synagogue.”
Luke 7:4-5(CSB)

• He Was a Compassionate Man

• He was a humble man

6 Jesus went with them, and when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell him, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, since I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.
Luke 7:6 (CSB)

7 That is why I didn’t even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.,8 For I too am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under my command. 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.”
Luke 4:7-8 (CSB)

2. Faith Trusts His Word.

9 Jesus heard this and was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found so great a faith even in Israel.” 10 When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant in good health.
Luke 7:9-10 (CSB)

23 and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God’s friend.
James 2:23 (CSB)

10 When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant in good health.
Luke 4:10 (CSB)

20 He sent his word and healed them; he rescued them from their traps. 21 Let them give thanks to the Lord.
Psalm 107:20 (CSB)

3. Faith Amazes the Lord.

• Faith believes before it sees.

1 Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. 2 For by this our ancestors were approved.
Hebrews 11:1-2 (CSB)

20 For his invisible attributes, that is, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what he has made. As a result, people are without excuse.
Romans 1:20 (CSB)

• Faith chooses before it understands.

• Faith grows when it obeys.

24 Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!”
Mark 9:24 (CSB)