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Are we in the habit of checking the strength of a chair before we sit on it, just to make sure it's safe?  It seems impossible for us to do that.  How do we make sure that the chair is strong enough to support our weight?  Starting from this illustration, there is one question that we need to ponder.  If we believe in the power of a chair, why don't we sometimes have the same faith in God, especially in difficult times?  Of course, it is different in the conditions of life's struggle that requires faith compared to the case of sitting on a chair.  This story teaches us that faith is not something complicated to practice because we can receive the results of that faith.  This officer in Capernaum understood that Jesus' authority and power were different from those of other persons, thus giving rise to faith in him.  This officer's faith not only amazed Jesus but also brought healing to his servant.  Be to you as you believe, is the key in this...

 The Lord Jesus will surely come again and no one will escape judgment on the day the Lord comes.  Therefore, Jesus exhorted and encouraged His disciples to keep watch in waiting for Him.  Disciples must guard against the temptations of worldly pleasures and desires.  So that when the Day of the Lord comes, they will not be victims of judgment.  Jesus warned to watch while praying.  Only then do Christ's disciples gain strength.  Prayer helps us to stand firm before God.  As disciples of Christ, we too are waiting for His coming.  Thus, Jesus' advice to His former disciples also applies to us today.  We also have to be on guard and not be carried away by worldly currents.  Don't let us fall into sin and be punished when the day of judgment comes.  But in reality, aren't we often tempted and lulled by the comforts the world has to offer?  We are easily swept away by the changing times.  God's Word today reminds us to s...