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Read answerThere are moments when we pray with all our heart, close our eyes, and ask Jesus for something we deeply need. Maybe it is the healing of someone we love, a difficulty in our family, or a situation that seems to have no solution. We pray with hope, believing that God hears us, but days go by and everything seems to stay the same.
Then questions arise in our hearts. We find it hard to wait, we feel fear, and although we want to trust, sometimes doubts grow bigger. We want to see an answer, a sign, something to remind us that we are not alone.
The Bible tells us the story of a man who approached Jesus with an urgent need. He was a Roman centurion, a man used to giving orders, but who recognized that there was someone with much greater authority than his own. His encounter with Jesus, narrated inMatthew 8:5–13teaches us something precious: we can trust in the Lord's word even before seeing what will happen.
Jesus entered Capernaum, a town where many people had heard about his teachings and miracles.
There a Roman centurion approached. A centurion was a military officer who had soldiers under his authority. He was used to receiving orders from his superiors and giving instructions that his men had to obey.
However, that day he did not present himself before Jesus to demonstrate his importance.
He came with a concern.
One of his servants was at home, paralyzed and suffering greatly.
Imagine how difficult that situation must have been. Someone under his care was seriously ill and needed help.
Although the centurion had military authority, there was something he could not achieve through his own orders: restoring his servant's health.
That is why he turned to Jesus.
His attitude reminds us of an important teaching:no matter how strong or capable we feel; we all need to learn to depend on God.
When the centurion presented his need, Jesus expressed his willingness to go and heal the servant.
But the man responded in a surprising way.
He did not consider it necessary for Jesus to enter his house. He was convinced that his authority was so great that it was enough for Jesus to say a word.
The Bible records his words:
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof; only say the word, and my servant will be healed.
— Matthew 8:8, RVR1960
What a declaration of faith!
The centurion had not yet seen his servant healthy. He did not have before his eyes the proof that the illness had disappeared.
But he trusted in Jesus' authority.
To explain his trust, he used something he knew very well: the authority of an officer over his soldiers. Just as his subordinates obeyed his instructions, he recognized that Jesus had the authority to heal.
His trust was not placed in a special ceremony nor in the physical presence of Jesus inside his house.
It was placed in Jesus himself and in the power of his word.
Upon hearing that response, Jesus marveled at the faith the man had shown.
Before those who followed him, he highlighted that extraordinary trust.
The centurion had recognized something fundamental: Jesus had an authority that went far beyond any human power.
Finally, Jesus told him to go back, relating what had happened to the faith he had shown.
And Matthew 8:13 tells us thatthe servant was healed at that very hour.
The miracle was real. Jesus showed his power and the centurion saw his trust confirmed.
But there is one detail we must not overlook: the centurion believed in Jesus' authority before seeing that his servant had been healed.
This is the great lesson we can take into our lives.
We do not need to have all the answers right before our eyes to begin trusting the Lord.
Perhaps today you find yourself waiting for something you have asked for many times in prayer.
Maybe you pray for a sick person, for the peace of your home, for a problem you don't know how to solve, or for a situation that causes you sadness.
And while you wait, time seems to pass too slowly.
The story of the centurion invites us to look beyond our circumstances and remember who Jesus is.
The centurion did not trust in his own ability to solve the problem.
He trusted Jesus.
That difference is important.
Sometimes we think that having faith means being completely sure that exactly what we desire will happen.
However, Christian faith does not consist of controlling the outcome of our prayers.
Trusting Jesus means recognizing His authority, His love, and His wisdom, even when we do not know what will happen.
We can ask Him to intervene, believing that He has the power to do so, and at the same time recognize that we do not know all His purposes.
Our hope rests in who He is, not in our ability to predict the future.
Sometimes we think that a person of great faith never feels fear, never cries, and never wonders why things are so difficult.
But that is not the case.
When someone we love is suffering, it is natural to feel concern.
When a situation drags on, we can experience tiredness and sadness.
We do not need to pretend that everything is fine to draw near to the Lord.
We can pray sincerely, tell Him what worries us, and acknowledge that we need His help to move forward.
We can even ask Him to strengthen our faith.
Trust in Jesus does not require hiding our pain; it invites us to bring it before God.
This is also important for our children. They should know that they can express their concerns without feeling guilty for being afraid or having questions.
In Matthew 8:5–13 we find an extraordinary healing. Jesus healed the centurion's servant at that very hour.
But we must remember something essential:this story does not promise that all our requests will receive a similar miraculous response, nor that it will happen within a certain time.
The account shows us the power and authority of Jesus, not a formula to get any result.
There are people who pray for healing and continue facing an illness. There are families who ask for help and must go through long and painful processes. There are also situations whose solution does not come in the way we expected.
That does not necessarily mean that someone had little faith.
Faith is not measured by the number of miracles we receive.
We can continue trusting God and seeking His help even when our circumstances do not change.
And when an answer does not come as we wished, we can find comfort in His presence, support in other people, and strength to face each day.
The centurion trusted in what Jesus could do.
We too can approach the teachings and promises we find in the Bible to remember the character of our Lord.
His Word teaches us to love, persevere, pray, and stand firm amid difficulties.
This does not mean that every verse is a promise to receive the specific miracle we are waiting for.
It means that, while we go through difficult times, the Scriptures can help us know God better and keep walking with hope.
Sometimes we do not have clarity about tomorrow.
But we can take the next step trusting in Jesus.
Faith does not always immediately change what we are experiencing, but it can transform the way we go through the waiting.
In the video from our sectionQuestions to Jesus, a girl expresses a concern that many of us have felt: she wants to trust Jesus, but finds it difficult when she prays and still does not see an answer.
Through a dramatized conversation, the video uses the story of the centurion to teach children to trust Jesus during uncertainty.
It is important to remember thatthe dialogue between Jesus and the girl is a narrative device created to convey a Christian teaching. It is not a conversation literally recorded in the Gospels.
The biblical account is found in Matthew 8:5–13 and presents the real encounter narrated by the evangelist between Jesus and the centurion.
From that story we can reflect on our own prayers, our fears, and our way of waiting.
The teaching is not that all difficulties will end with an immediate miracle.
The teaching is that Jesus is worthy of our trust, even when we still do not understand what is happening.
Trust in Jesus is also cultivated through small daily decisions.
You do not need to use complicated words to pray.
You can approach God and tell Him what you are feeling.
If you are afraid, express it. If you are sad, tell Him about your sadness. If you are waiting for an answer, present your need to Him.
Prayer is not a performance in which we must pretend to be strong.
It is an opportunity to draw near to our Heavenly Father with humility and confidence.
When waiting becomes difficult, we can return to the Scriptures.
Reading stories like that of the centurion reminds us that Jesus has authority and that we can come to Him with our needs.
We can also learn from other biblical passages that teach about perseverance, hope, and prayer.
We do not read the Bible only to find an immediate answer, but to better know the Lord in whom we trust.
Waiting on God does not mean doing nothing.
We can continue loving our family, fulfilling our responsibilities, supporting those who suffer, and seeking help when we need it.
If someone is sick, we can pray for their healing and also ensure they receive proper medical care.
If a difficulty worries us, we can ask God for wisdom and make responsible decisions.
Faith and prudent actions can go hand in hand.
Giving thanks does not mean denying our problems.
It means learning to recognize that, amid difficulties, there are also reasons to remember God's goodness.
Perhaps today you can give thanks for a person who accompanies you, for the help you have received, or for an opportunity to move forward.
Cultivating gratitude can help us keep our hearts open to hope as we continue praying.
Dear little one, imagine that you have a very big worry.
It may be that someone in your family is sick, that you have difficulties at school, or that something causes you great fear.
You pray to Jesus because you know He has the power to help you.
But the next day the problem is still there.
And then you feel sad.
The story of the centurion reminds us that we can keep trusting Jesus even when we still don’t see a solution.
You don’t have to prove that you are strong all the time.
You can talk to God about your feelings and also share your concerns with your parents or a trusted adult.
Remember that praying doesn’t mean everything will happen the way we want.
But we can always approach the Lord, learn from His Word, and seek His help.
And if what you asked for doesn’t happen,it doesn’t mean you failed in prayer or that your faith wasn’t enough..
Jesus invites us to trust in Him, not to carry the responsibility of producing a miracle.
Even though I don’t see the answer yet, I can trust Jesus and rest in His love.
You can repeat this phrase with your children at the start of the day, before sleeping, or when they are going through a difficult situation.
Let it be a reminder that our trust is placed in Jesus and not only in the results we hope to receive.
Lord Jesus:
Today I come to you with a sincere heart.
You know my worries, my needs, and the things I still don’t understand.
Sometimes I find it hard to wait. I wish to find solutions quickly and feel that everything will be alright.
But today I want to learn to trust you more.
Just as the centurion recognized your authority, help me remember that you are powerful and trustworthy.
Strengthen my faith when I am afraid, give me patience when answers do not come, and wisdom to face every situation.
I present to you the people I love and the needs of my family.
Help me humbly accept what I cannot control and to keep walking with you.
Thank you for your love, for your Word, and for the hope we find in you.
In your name, Jesus.
Amen.
Take a few minutes to talk with your children about the story of the centurion. Listen to their answers lovingly and allow them to express their feelings freely.
What does the centurion's trust in Jesus' word teach us, even before seeing his servant healed?
How can we talk to Jesus when we are worried because we still do not see an answer to our prayers?
What can we do as a family to support each other, keep praying, and maintain hope when we go through a difficult situation?
These questions can become a beautiful opportunity to strengthen family faith and remember that no one needs to face their worries alone.
The story of the centurion leaves us a lesson worth keeping in our hearts.
That man approached Jesus with a real need. He recognized his authority and trusted his word before seeing what had happened.
Jesus highlighted his extraordinary faith, and the servant was healed.
Today our circumstances may be different. Perhaps we are still waiting for an answer, going through a painful moment, or do not know how a situation will end.
But we can learn from the centurion to put our trust in Jesus.
Not because we have the guarantee of receiving exactly what we desire, but because our faith rests in the Lord and not in our ability to control what will come.
Faith does not consist in seeing first to trust, but in learning to trust Jesus even when we cannot yet see the whole path.
And when the waiting is difficult, we can continue praying, seeking His wisdom, and resting in His love.
If this reflection touched your heart and today you want to continue trusting in Jesus, we invite you to write in the comments:
Jesus, I trust in your word" 🙏❤️
You can also share this message with someone who is going through an illness, a family concern, or a time of waiting.
Perhaps that person needs to remember that they can approach God with their doubts, their tears, and their hopes.
AtLittle ones of the Kingdomwe want to continue sharing biblical stories, teachings of Jesus, and reflections that help children, parents, and families grow together in faith.
We invite you to keep visiting our sectionQuestions to Jesus, where you will find new messages to know His Word, talk as a family, and learn to walk each day closer to Him.
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