It is the story of centurion in Matthew 8 : 5 -13 this man requested Jesus on behalf of his palsied servant who needed healing . We get the picture of this centurion he is a kind man and good master keeping concern for his servant . In a parallel account in Luke 7 : 1-1o he loves Israel and even though he is a roman high ranking official he built a synagogue for jews in Capernaum . His surrounding people witness and tell Jesus that this centurion deserves favor for his request to heal his servant .
Jesus responded : " I will go and heal him." Centurion again made request " Lord , I do not deserve to have you come under my roof . But JUST SAY THE WORD and my servant will be healed ."
His humility in heart and strong faith in POWER OF WORD OF GOD turned out to be a great blessing . It was POWER OF WORD when God said :" Let there be light " and " There was light." Jesus stopped storms and winds by POWER OF WORD and it was thief at his death - bed on cross attained salvation by POWER OF WORD " You will be in paradise with me.'' This centurion had strong confidence in this POWER which can do things beyond human capacity .
Jesus praised his unequalled faith in Israel and prophesied " I say to you that many will come from the east and the west and will take their places at the feast with Abraham , Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven ." Centurion became blessed by eternal life .
The character of centurion reminds and teach us also to be humble in our hearts irrespective of our worldly ranking and assets . Man sees the outward God sees the heart .
Centurion's faith helps our growing faith thus building a strong faith in JESUS AND HIS POWERFUL WORD .
Jesus responded : " I will go and heal him." Centurion again made request " Lord , I do not deserve to have you come under my roof . But JUST SAY THE WORD and my servant will be healed ."
His humility in heart and strong faith in POWER OF WORD OF GOD turned out to be a great blessing . It was POWER OF WORD when God said :" Let there be light " and " There was light." Jesus stopped storms and winds by POWER OF WORD and it was thief at his death - bed on cross attained salvation by POWER OF WORD " You will be in paradise with me.'' This centurion had strong confidence in this POWER which can do things beyond human capacity .
Jesus praised his unequalled faith in Israel and prophesied " I say to you that many will come from the east and the west and will take their places at the feast with Abraham , Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven ." Centurion became blessed by eternal life .
The character of centurion reminds and teach us also to be humble in our hearts irrespective of our worldly ranking and assets . Man sees the outward God sees the heart .
Centurion's faith helps our growing faith thus building a strong faith in JESUS AND HIS POWERFUL WORD .
