We should stop claiming how we are better than the rest. Maybe as individuals today, we should ponder on the kind of words we say to those around us. Why would a powerful leader like the Centurion even say that he was not worthy to have Jesus come under his roof? Was his house so dirty? Did he think that Jesus would not accept his invitation to come to his house? It is so fascinating to see that the Centurion did not have extreme pride that his authority could have brought to him. Words are powerful and carry weight: oh, what a profound statement that the Centurion said to Jesus “.But only speak a word and my servant will be healed” (Mathew 8:8). We have to let others and God do what we cannot do (Mathew 8:5-7).Ģ. No matter how easy it can be to claim of how we can do almost everything, we have to admit that we cannot really do it all. He accepted that his own authority had limitations.
Faith of the centurion how to#
Instead of figuring out how to heal diseases, he approached the one who had the specialty in doing that. Asking Jesus to heal his servant signifies that the Centurion understood who had the ultimate authority. He commanded soldiers under his charge but also knew that Jesus would command diseases. Understand authority: It takes great humility for a great leader like the Centurion to admit that he does not have it all.
However, reflecting on it this week has brought to mind three truths that I wanted to share with you.ġ. I must confess that I have read and heard this story several times.
Early this week, a friend shared the centurion’s story in a morning devotion.