Week 6 - The Journey Day 3
"When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, "Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith." Matthew 8:10
The Son of Man is amazed on what He is hearing, what is so amazing? Here is a non-Israelite, in fact a Roman Centurion that explains the Kingdom of God. Jesus recognizes that this man has been touched by His Father in Heaven. It is the Centurion's faith that has caught Jesus's ear.
What is faith? "Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 The Centurion has been watching from a distance, he has seen the evidence, Jesus at work, he has heard about God and now he is putting his faith to work. His heart speaks to him for the lord of his world was Caesar, who didn't come to serve but be served. Jesus on the other hand had been walking with authority given to Him by His Father, and He came to serve. The Centurion understood authority and could not act until given direction yet he seen the unjust system and it did not satisfy. He had been prepared for this day to walk with Christ.
Have you been watching from a distance? Have you seen Jesus working around you and now you are ready to experience the Living God, the Christ. God speaks into our hearts, through the actions of others, through lives being changed that we encounter each day. Like the Centurion put your faith into action, live in faith and trust where God is taking you. The Centurion walked away from his old way of life and accepted the teachings of Jesus, he took Jesus at His word. "The centurion said in reply, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed." Matthew 8:8
What is God saying to me? It is an invitation that I offer those that are observing their world, that have become dissatisfied with the way of the world. Live in Peace, accept the Truth.
Dear Father, watching You at work changes everything, listening to what You hear changes everything, being attentive to Your voice changes everything. I thank You for traveling with me this morning, for opening up scripture and the scene so I may absorb what is going on. You are the Way, the Truth and the Life, lead on Lord and teach us to live out the faith You are instilling on the inside. Prayers for a friend helping a family member through a round patch of life, You always know how to heal and in this it will be no different for that is Your will for each of us. Suffering is part of the journey and we each must experience it as we place our trust in You and You alone. To God be the glory, Amen.
Mary, Our Lady of Perpetrated Help, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Model of Workmen, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
"When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, "Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith." Matthew 8:10
The Son of Man is amazed on what He is hearing, what is so amazing? Here is a non-Israelite, in fact a Roman Centurion that explains the Kingdom of God. Jesus recognizes that this man has been touched by His Father in Heaven. It is the Centurion's faith that has caught Jesus's ear.
What is faith? "Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 The Centurion has been watching from a distance, he has seen the evidence, Jesus at work, he has heard about God and now he is putting his faith to work. His heart speaks to him for the lord of his world was Caesar, who didn't come to serve but be served. Jesus on the other hand had been walking with authority given to Him by His Father, and He came to serve. The Centurion understood authority and could not act until given direction yet he seen the unjust system and it did not satisfy. He had been prepared for this day to walk with Christ.
Have you been watching from a distance? Have you seen Jesus working around you and now you are ready to experience the Living God, the Christ. God speaks into our hearts, through the actions of others, through lives being changed that we encounter each day. Like the Centurion put your faith into action, live in faith and trust where God is taking you. The Centurion walked away from his old way of life and accepted the teachings of Jesus, he took Jesus at His word. "The centurion said in reply, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed." Matthew 8:8
What is God saying to me? It is an invitation that I offer those that are observing their world, that have become dissatisfied with the way of the world. Live in Peace, accept the Truth.
Dear Father, watching You at work changes everything, listening to what You hear changes everything, being attentive to Your voice changes everything. I thank You for traveling with me this morning, for opening up scripture and the scene so I may absorb what is going on. You are the Way, the Truth and the Life, lead on Lord and teach us to live out the faith You are instilling on the inside. Prayers for a friend helping a family member through a round patch of life, You always know how to heal and in this it will be no different for that is Your will for each of us. Suffering is part of the journey and we each must experience it as we place our trust in You and You alone. To God be the glory, Amen.
Mary, Our Lady of Perpetrated Help, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Model of Workmen, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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