In Humility Ask

Meditations in the Season of Epiphany 

February 10, 2022

In Humility Ask

“Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof;

Luke 7:6b

Read: Luke 7:1-10

Jesus spent most of his ministry in the Galilee area, in and around Capernaum, Peter’s hometown. The Centurion, through his close friendship with the people, had heard of Jesus’ teachings and the miracles associated with Jesus’ ministry. The Centurion concluded that the God of Israel was the God of creation, the one, true living God. He also concluded that this God was present in Jesus. As one very familiar with the chain of command, the Centurion expresses simple faith: if Jesus says someone will be healed, they will be healed! The Centurion’s faith was completely centered in Jesus, not on whether he deserved God’s favor because of the good works he had done for the people. The Centurion simply believed that Jesus was the Lord over all creation and in humility asked Jesus for help.

As part of the liturgy for Holy Communion, our church incorporates the affirmation made by the Centurion:

Pastor: “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that takes away the sins of the world.”

 

People: “Lord, I am not worthy that thou should come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.”

The Centurion’s affirmation is a reminder to me that I am what I am by the grace of God. As I remain faithful in this humility, like Paul, his grace toward me will not be in vain. (I Corinthians: 15:10)

My Takeaway: Jesus is the Lord of the universe. If I really believe that, how can my prayers change? If I really believe that, how can I live my life differently?

Sē’lah

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(Selah is a word that appears in the Book of Psalms that I often use as the Complimentary Closing in my correspondence. Its meaning, as I use the word, is to pause and think about these things.)

 

These meditations are written by Alex M. Knight as he seeks the life in Christ as his way of life.  The meditations are published on the BLOG, http://seekingthelifeinchrist.blogspot.com/ and they are also distributed on the Constant Contact email server. You may subscribe to this email service by sending an email to: amkrom812@gmail.com.

 

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