#soap # Luke 07 ## Title: Impressive Faith ## Scripture: (Luke 7:9) When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him. He turned and said to the crowd that followed him, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith!” (NET) ## Observation: In today’s passage, there are many things going on. It was already a big deal that a Roman officer was “asking” anything of a Jew. He wouldn’t have wanted to associate in any way with a Jew that placed him in need. He could have easily tried to demand. However, this Roman officer realized that Jesus was no ordinary man. He was willing to come to Jesus. He didn’t require Jesus to give him special attention. He was so humble about it that he didn’t even come to Jesus himself. He sent a friend. The faith this man had in Jesus was impressive. He knew Jesus could heal without even being there in person. Jesus was amazed. Is Jesus amazed by your faith? Do you make His eyebrows go up and say, “That’s awesome.”? ## Application: Can you more fully trust Jesus today? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being completely trustworthy.