The Centurion’s Faith AN AMAZING FACT: Centurions of ancient Rome were usually in charge of a unit consisting of 80 men, though some controlled larger groups. A centurion was recognized by the sword on his left side and the dagger on his right, the sideways horsehair crest on his helmet, an armored shirt, and metal awards displayed on his chest. Where did the centurion get his faith? Raised in a heathen nation and trained in a brutal military system, he was hardly the type of person you would expect to have faith in Jesus. The centurion had a tender heart, for he loved his sick servant. He wanted him well and sought out Jesus to heal him. He had a love for the Jewish nation too; he had built them a synagogue. He was also a humble man. The centurion sent this message to Jesus: “I’m not worthy to have You come into my house, Lord. Just say the word, and my servant will be well.” Jesus was amazed by the centurion’s belief in Him. He hadn’t seen “such great faith, not even in Israel!”—not even among the people who were taught the Scriptures from childhood, the people who were supposed to be the most godly on Earth. The centurion was a man of authority, but he recognized a far greater authority in Jesus. His eyes of faith saw that Jesus was the Commander of the universe. KEY BIBLE TEXTS Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. - Luke 7:6-7 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. - Luke 7:10 Read more from amazingfacts.org
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