Wednesday, March
7 – Read Luke 7:1-10
A Roman military officer in charge of
100 soldiers hears of Jesus and asks Jewish elders to intercede with Jesus to
heal a valued slave. The officer has built a synagogue for the local Jews and
is considered by them to be a friend – something remarkable since the Romans
were occupying the nation of Israel. When Jesus goes to help, the officer sends
more friends to say he is not worthy to host Jesus, but that being a man of
authority he knows that Jesus can simply say the word and the healing will be
done. Jesus marvels at the Centurion’s faith and heals his slave.
Reflection Questions: Two kinds of authority are
contrasted here, the military authority of the State and the divine authority
of God. Which authority is greater? Why does Jesus break national and religious
barriers to help a non-Jew?
Prayer: Dear God, your loving power breaks
all barriers. Today, help me open a door that has been keeping me apart from
someone different from me. Give me Jesus’ healing heart. Amen.
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