Week 3 | Day 4 THE MASTER’S TOUCH Matthew 8:1-17 | Mark 1:21-45 | Luke 4:31-41

As Jesus’ public ministry gains momentum, He doesn’t start with speeches or slogans—He starts with power. He touches a leper. He heals Peter’s mother-in-law. He rebukes fevers and casts out demons with a word. He even responds to the plea of a Roman centurion—a Gentile outsider—by healing his servant from a distance. In every scene, Jesus is showing who He is: God in the flesh, the promised Messiah, whose authority knows no boundaries—Jew or Gentile, sickness or demons, near or far.

These stories remind us that Jesus is not limited by what limits us. Disease, pain, spiritual oppression, human categories, distance, or status—none of these restrain Him. What He looks for is faith. He looks for a heart that trusts His character and rests in His authority. We all live by faith in something—people, systems, jobs, bank accounts, our own abilities. The question isn’t if we have faith, but where we place it. These passages invite us to shift our deepest trust back onto Jesus alone.

Application

1. Trust His Authority and Ability Over Every Need

Jesus has full authority over sickness, suffering, and the spiritual realm. Bring your worries, wounds, and battles to Him, believing He is able—even when you don’t see how.

2. Remember His Power has No Boundaries

The centurion’s servant was healed at a distance. Your situation is never “too far gone,” “too complicated,” or “too small” for Jesus. His word is enough.

3. See Jesus as an Equal Opportunity Savior

Jesus healed Jews and Gentiles, insiders and outsiders. No one is beyond His reach. Let this shape how you see others—and how you come to Him yourself.

4. Re-center Your Faith on God, not Lesser Hopes

You already live by faith every day—in people, systems, and things. Ask the Lord to help you place your ultimate confidence in Him rather than in what can fail or fade.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I come today in faith, recognizing how often I trust in myself or in others instead of resting fully in You. Forgive me for my lack of faith and for placing my hope in things that cannot save or satisfy. Help me to depend on You in every way— for provision, protection, guidance, and grace in dealing with people and problems. Teach me to trust Your authority over my life and circumstances. Direct my steps today, and let my faith begin and end with You. Amen.