How strong is our faith in the power of Christ?
Lord do not trouble yourself for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But only speak the word and let my servant be healed.
Luke 7:6-7
These are the words spoken by a wealthy Roman centurion. He is a model of SERVICE, HUMILITY and FAITH.
1 SERVICE–
Centurion had a slave whom he valued highly and who was ill and close to death. When he heard about JESUS, he sent some Jewish elders to Him asking Him to come and heal his slave. Centurion had an unusual attitude towards his slave. Usually servants serves the Masters. But to the centurion we see the Master Roman officer (centurion) becomes servant to his servant (Slave). The centurion was a humane master Thou Roman officers was a gentile he was imitating Christ in his life.
Mathew 20:26- Whoever wants to become great among you must be a servant
Are we concerned about our helping staff?
2. HUMILITY:
One profound truth this verse reveals is that humility Centurion deeply sensed his unworthiness before JESUS and humble truth of His greatness. As Jesus was arriving the centurion sent his friends to humble greet Jesus profess his unworthiness and perform his faith that Jesus could heal his servant from a distance.
The Jewish elder praised the roman officer that “He is worthy” but the Roman officer says I am not worthy. People are praising him for his good works before Jesus. Centurion humbles himself before Christ (Profess his unworthiness) an amazing contrast.
James 4:10 says Humble yourselves before The Lord and he will lift you up.
Humility is the principal character that should be seen in those who follow Jesus Christ. Jesus is the best example of someone who humbly followed God’s plan for His life on this world.
3. FAITH :
Luke 7:7 says That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Centurion showed great faith in Jesus word. He understood that Jesus could heal with his word just as easily as with a touch
Humility:
The Centurion was a remarkable man. The elders said “He was worthy.” he said he was unworthy . They praised him for building a house. They said he was deserving; he felt he was undeserving strong faith is great humility are entirely compatible
Finally “Jesus marveled at him. His simple confidence in the ability of Jesus “mere word to heal showed faith
This was great faith worthy of praise. Jesus can be amazed at either our faith or our unbelief
Let’s examine…How strong is our faith in the power of Christ?
Reflect:
Today, upon these inspiring words of the centurion “ Lord , I am not worthy….” Say them over and over and allow them to become the foundation of your relationship with our Lord. In this humility you will be richly blessed.
Prayer
Most merciful Lord I’m not worthy of all the grace you have given me. Give us the grace to humble ourselves before you and always trust in you in all our situations.
In Jesus name I Pray.
Amen
Sol. Annapurereddy