When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.
—Luke 7:1-10

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Let My Faith Amaze You
By Jennifer Kane

You formed the stars and called them by name,
Hung the world on nothing, yet bore my shame.
You walked on waves and calmed the sea,
And still You look with love on me.
What can I bring, what can I do,
But trust Your heart is always true?

Let my faith amaze You, Lord,
Like the centurion’s word.
I believe though I cannot see,
Your promise is enough for me.
Let my heart rise up and sing,
Though I don’t know what tomorrow brings—
I want to stand where trust is loud,
And never leave You in a crowd of doubt.

You marveled once at unbelief,
In hearts too hard to find relief.
But You also praised the broken one
Who reached for healing, called You “Son.”
If faith can move You to rejoice,
Then I will lift a faithful voice.

Though the fig tree does not blossom,
Though the way ahead is dim,
I will trust in who You are—
My faith anchored deep in Him.
I won’t demand to see the plan,
I’ll walk by faith and not by sight—
Just say the word, and I’ll believe
With all my heart, with all my might.

Let my faith amaze You, Lord,
Let me trust You evermore.
May my life be proof and praise
Of mercy, love, and endless grace.

Let my footsteps follow You,
Through every storm and morning dew—
Until I hear You say out loud,
“You amazed Me—by your faith unbowed.”
Let it be so, Lord, let it be—
Great faith that brings You joy in me.

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Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

There are only two times in the Gospels when Jesus is said to be amazed—once at great faith (Luke 7:9), and once at great unbelief (Mark 6:6). That means we have a choice: we can amaze Jesus by trusting Him completely, or by doubting Him deeply.

In Luke 7, a Roman centurion—a Gentile, a symbol of Israel’s oppression—sends word to Jesus asking Him to heal a beloved servant. This man didn’t presume to come face-to-face with Jesus or host Him in his home. He knew he wasn’t worthy. But he believed something most Israelites did not: that Jesus’ word alone had the power to heal, even from a distance.

This is what made Jesus marvel. The centurion recognized Jesus’ authority and trusted His power. He didn’t need signs or proof—just the promise.

This contrasts sharply with many of the religious people of the day, who demanded signs or questioned Jesus’ identity. The centurion had humility and faith, and together they moved the heart of Christ.

Jesus praised this Gentile man’s faith more than anything He had seen in Israel. Imagine that. A foreigner with no heritage in the faith, no temple access, and no claim to covenant blessings—yet his faith put the “people of God” to shame.

Faith still amazes Jesus. Faith that says, “Lord, I know You’re powerful. I trust You, even when I can’t see the outcome.”

We can impress others with our works. But Jesus is amazed by belief—when we take Him at His word.

Would Jesus marvel at your faith—or your doubt?
Are you waiting to “feel” His presence or see a sign before you trust Him?
Like the centurion, are you willing to believe in His authority even from a distance?

This week, choose one area of your life where you’ve been struggling to trust God. Instead of trying to fix it yourself, pray in faith—“Lord, just say the word.” Watch what He does when you believe He truly can.

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Lord Jesus, I want to amaze You—not with my doubts, but with my faith. Help me to trust in Your power and Your word, even when I can’t see the outcome. Give me a heart like the centurion: humble, confident, and full of belief. Amen.

May 19 2025