Matthew 8:5-13″Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him. ”The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it. ”When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.” And his servant was healed that same hour.”
The centurion respected Jesus’ authority and his servant was healed. Disciples respect their master’s authority. But does our respect match that of the centurion? Many of us who are “sons of the kingdom” behave as if our Master has no authority whatsoever. Others respect Jesus as long as his will appears to match theirs. Disciples don’t get to pick and choose when to obey or to respect. We must discipline ourselves to trust and obey even when we don’t understand. May God help us to truly respect, to truly trust, and truly obey!
PRAYER: Father God, thank You for loving us and caring for us. Lord, help us to realize You have all authority and to be obedient. In the mighty and precious Name of King Jesus. Amen.
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