At His word

Luke 7:1-10

A certain centurion sent for Jesus when of his servant who was dear to him was sick and ready to die. While Jesus was close to his house, he sent to Jesus not to come under his roof, because he was not worthy of Jesus coming to him or him coming to Jesus. He requested that Jesus should just send His word. The centurion understood the place of authority in the word of God. He said in Lk.7:8 ÒFor I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ÔGo,Õ and he goes; and to another, ÔCome,Õ and he comes; and to my servant ÔDo this,Õ and he does itÓ. The centurion provoked the hand of Jesus by his understanding. As a centurion, he understood the place of authority in a spoken word. What you do not know will not work for you because you do not know it is there for your use. The centurionÕs demonstration of understanding of place of authority in the word of God, gave him a knowing edge over the issue that was bothering him; the issue that have occupied his mind; the issue that has kept him grounded. There is a place of authority in the word of God. The centurion, by the grace of God, put his faith to work and the word worked for him. Jesus testified on his behalf in v.9 when Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, ÒI say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!Ó Jesus sent His word and the servant was healed. Today, Jesus will turn around to you for your healing