Matthew 8:8 - This centurion had the faith
for his servant to be healed, so much so that
he didn't even need some physical
manifestation. His faith was so great that he
knew that if Jesus just gave the word, he
would be healed. He knew that Christ was the
commander of all, that everything obeyed
him. This is the kind of faith that works
miracles. And it's by this faith that the
power of the priesthood works. The priesthood
sans faith is powerless.
Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice
How does the Savior see my faith?
Faith is a principle of power
"My faith grew, allowing me to overcome
challenges"
We can no longer stand on neutral ground -
our faith either grows or it dies
Matthew 8:20 - Christ never really had
anywhere to rest, no where to call home. He
often was relying upon others and was
sometimes even rejected by others. This
rejection was something that happened
throughout his whole life. Yet he warmly
welcomes others with outstretched arms. He is
willing to accept anyone and everyone as they
are. What a cool contrast between how others
treated him and how he treats others.
Matthew 12:25-26 - When a people is
divided against itself, they will not
survive. Satan wants a people to be
divided. Zion, on the other hand, is "of one
heart and one mind". Also, this is why Satan
will never win. Ultimately, his principles are
the opposite of God's. Even if his followers
coordinate a little bit, eventually, they will
fall into distrust and self-interest, which
hinders progression. It is only in following
the principles of God that will help us to
progress to reach our potential.
