Luke 7:9
“I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.”
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We always want to be in control, especially husbands. They want to control the finances, the children and decide on things that matters most. This is the reason when something goes awry, and things gets out-of-control, we start worrying and some are even driven to despair. And the worrying gets worse once we realized that things are already beyond our control.
And the question is, whom do we seek? Let the centurion in our gospel today tells you the answer.
This centurion is a very powerful man during that time. From the eyes of the people, he is well regarded and respected for he built a synagogue for the Jews. Thus, they all think that he deserves a visit from Jesus.
From the eyes of the centurion, he sees himself as very powerful for he can command everyone and they will follow. But, the humility in his heart abounds. He still believes that he is not worthy and deserving to have Jesus under his roof.
Moreover, he has the faith. When the condition of his servant, who is very dear to him, turned from bad to worse, he knows that it is already beyond his control. He cannot anymore command the sickness to leave his servant. And only one man can do that. No other than the Lord Jesus Christ.
And in the eyes of Jesus, no one in Israel, among God’s people, did He find such faith. “I did not consider myself worthy to come to you; but say the word and let my servant be healed.” And so, what he requested, Jesus did.
It is through our faith that we are made righteous in the eyes of God. And when things goes beyond our control, that faith can see us through.
Let us pray +
Lord Jesus, I am not worthy to receive you in my heart, the heart of a sinner. But through the Father’s love for us and your sacrifice, your Word has healed us, making us worthy again of that eternal life in heaven. Amen +
Proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes again.
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