Mark 6:6 And he was amazed at their lack of faith. Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village.

Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.”

There are two times in Scripture it speaks of Jesus being amazed. Both of them have to do with faith. One time it says he was amazed at the lack of faith people had. The other time was when He marveled at the faith of a Roman Centurion.

The word “amazed” is a translation of the Greek “θαυμαζω,” (thaumazo). It is the same word used to describe the reaction of the people when Jesus did miracles.

In your life, I hope Jesus will be amazed at the faith you have, faith like that of the Centurion from Capernaum. Put your confidence in the one who lived and died and rose again for you. Your assurance comes from knowing that Jesus has paid your debt, earned your forgiveness, and by grace has given you righteousness. Trust in Him. You have heard the truth. You know what He did. Don’t be one that He is amazed because you refused to trust in Him.

Be like the man who said, “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief” (Mark 9:24).