Alfred speaks: "Faith of a Centurion."

Alfred is our very cheerful, zealous and fired up brother. He loves children and is always inspiring others with his soft heart towards the word of God.

The Faith of the Centurion (Matthew 8: 5 – 13)

A centurion was a professional officer of the Roman army after the Marian reforms of 107 BC. Most centurions commanded a century (centuria) of 80 men, but senior centurions commanded cohorts, or took senior staff roles in their legion.
(Definition from Wikipedia)

1) The Love of the Centurion

The centurion cared about his servant so much that he went to find Jesus personally. The centurion could have given the servant a sum of money and find a cure for himself. But he didn’t. The centurion cared about his servant that he wanted to find a cure for him. In spite of his busy schedule, the centurion had time to care his people under him.

2) The Humility of the Centurion

Vs 8: "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof."

The centurion approached Jesus with Great Humility. He probably understood that it was unclean for Jews to enter a Pagan house. He was making no demands and he knew his place before God.

There is an interesting contrast between the testimonials of the Teachers of the Law and the centurion. The teacher of the Law say, “I am worthy….” But for the centurion, he said, “I am not worthy.” In the centurion’s heart, he felt that he don’t deserve God’s blessing. Let us imitate the centurion’s attitude of receiving God’s blessing with humility and gratefulness.

3) The Faith of the Centurion

The centurion’s faith impressed Jesus. It was the only time in the bible where Jesus cured someone without being physically there. I am amazed of what God can do when we have great faith in him. From my QT today, I learn about the centurion faith. In my daily life, I will strive to have that great faith which impresses the Lord.

Love you deeply,
Alfred