And to the centurion Jesus said, "Go; let it be done for you as you have believed." And the servant was healed at that very moment.
A beautiful story, bringing many elements of our faith into sharp focus, especially the dictum to love our neighbor as ourselves. The centurion, a Gentile and worse, a Roman soldier. The servant, most likely a slave with little cost to replace other than training to properly serve his master. The action of Elijah towards the widow of Sidon and of Elisha in the healing of Naaman the Syrian, just the mention of which got Jesus driven out of Nazareth, is demonstrated in living color before the Pharisees.
The Gentile believed and the LORD acted. May each of us be as outspoken and forthright as this Roman.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 116
Mid-day: 119:169-176
Evening: Psalm 42
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