"When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel." (Matthew 8:10)
Jesus was a wonder. People marvelled at him. As a boy, his earthly parents—-Joseph and Mary marvelled at the prophecies and predictions made about him. The scribes and doctors of the law were startled at his knowledge of Scriptures. The multitudes marvelled at his power over nature and sicknesses and diseases. The Jews wondered at his knowledge of letters, having not acquired higher education. The Pharisees marvelled at his unconventional behaviour like eating without washing his hands. Pilate wondered at his silence and latter marvelled at his death.
But twice we saw Jesus also marvelled. He marvelled at the faith of the centurion. And he was surprised at the unbelief of his kinsmen. Jesus was amazed that a gentile from another country had so much faith while Jews from Nazareth, His home town, had little faith. The situation is still the same today. As a youth do you give due honour to your parents, teachers and spiritual leaders? What is your case today? Will Jesus marvel at your faith or unbelief? How strong is your faith. Do you trust God for your healing and provision?
Challenge: Have faith in God.
Prayer: Lord, help thou my unbelief.
Further reading: Mark 6:1-6
Quote: Will Jesus marvel at your faith?
*This devotional was originally written by Higher Everday.For all inquiries please visit http://www.dclm.org
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