Instant Faith

Instant Faith

 Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he started off. John 4:50

What’s your Faith Response Time (FRT)? Wouldn’t it be great to have the kind of FRT that this man showed? Wouldn’t it be great to instantly trust that what we ask from God for will be a reality? Do you want greater faith? Then let’s learn from this man.

He comes to Jesus because his son is very ill; he’s dying. This man is living every parent’s worst nightmare. The boy is beyond the help of physicians. Jesus is all that’s left between this man’s son and a tragic, premature death. When Jesus heard the man’s request, he responded with an instant answer: Go your way; your son lives. Imagine the relief the father must have felt. His prayer had been answered. The Scriptures record his faith-based response: He started off.

I’m both a father and a Christ-follower, and as such I feel the need to step in for this parent and say, “That’s it? He’s really healed? I don’t need to go dip in the Jordan or run around Jericho or give some money? Are you sure you can just say the world and he’ll be healed? Jesus, are you sure you’ll heal the right kid? What if you accidentally send you healing blessing to the house next door? How can I be sure?” That’s what I want to say.

So how do you get instant faith? How do you increase your Faith Response Time? This father hears Jesus’ answer, turns and goes his way, fully believing that his son would live. What’s the key to such faith?  It’s found in the first two words of the verse: Jesus said. When Jesus talks he never stutters or misspeaks. He only speaks truth. If he says it or has said it already, then it’s true.

Friends, we have a book filled with Jesus’ promises. He has spoken to just about every need we can conjure up for him. Learn his Word. Pray his promises. Don’t wonder if he’ll really come through. He’s already shown that he will. Raise your Faith Response Time. Believe.