“We all have a purpose; how we fulfill that purpose and grow spiritually strong to discern God’s purpose for our lives is one path that each individual will take at their own pace and time.”

Matthew 8:14-18 The hands of Jesus. After the encounter with the centurion, Jesus visits Peter’s home. When they arrive they see Peter’s wife’s mother (mother-in-law) sick in bed with a fever. He approaches her, touches her hand and immediately her sickness is gone and her strength has been restored. It’s amazing the miraculous healing Jesus did for that woman, but what did she do with the renewing of her healed body?

Let us dive in to see some spiritual life lessons we can apply to our lives.

Discover how the faith of the centurion in Matthew 8:5–13 teaches us to trust the authority of Jesus through every trial and circumstance.

Examining our faith today can help us through trials and challenges we may face tomorrow.

There is no better testimony than what Jesus can do in one's life. Sins are forgiven instantly, although learning a new way to live as a reborn Christian will take time. The things we once thought good have now become a conviction by the Holy Spirit, guiding us on what is right from wrong. We will be constantly learning lessons from God through our everyday lives. The closer we stay near God in fellowship with Him, the more clearly we will understand the spiritual battles we face.