Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 8:13

"And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee. And the servant was healed in that hour." — Matthew 8:13 (ASV)

And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

Jesus will treat all alike according to this rule: As thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. If you can believe great things of him, you shall receive great things from him. If you think him good, and great, and mighty, you shall find him to be so. If you can conceive greater things of him than anyone else has ever done, you shall find him equal to all your conceptions, and your greatest faith shall be surpassed. It is a law of his kingdom, from which Christ never swerves: According to thy faith, be it unto thee.

In the words, "Go thy way,” we see that, often, a return to our usual duties and our habitual calm of mind may be the best proof that our faith has grasped the promised blessing. Why should he linger who has obtained all he sought? Rather let him go home and enjoy the fruit of his success in prayer. The Lord often gives in proportion to faith. “As thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee,” is a word by which we are allowed to bring our own measure and set the standard of blessing which we would possess.

Our Lord spoke the word as the centurion desired. The result was immediate and complete; not only was life spared, but health restored. Many a time prolonged prayer is but muttering unbelief, and to go about one's business would be to take the Lord at His word and honor His veracity.

Lord, grant me faith enough to go about my business, having prayed the prayer of faith. In the very same hour in which I believe You, be pleased to work the miracle I seek.

And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

Oh! pray for your friends, pray for your children, pray for your servants; and if you have faith like that of the centurion, according to your faith, so shall it be done to you.