A Centurion's Faith

When the centurion’s beloved slave was about to die, he heard about Jesus and sent messengers to ask that He come and save the life of the slave. The messengers reported to Jesus that the centurion was worthy of this favor due to his love of the nation and generosity in building a synagogue. The centurion insisted that he was not worthy of Jesus coming under his roof. He pleaded for Jesus to just say the word, and his slave would be healed. Jesus marveled at his faith, and the slave was restored. Many believe God’s power only comes to those who have acted worthy. However, the favor of God is never based upon our worth but rather upon God’s matchless grace. All who call upon Him can be heard and met with this same mercy.