Chapters read: Genesis 6-8, Job 6-8, Matthew 6-8
It feels great to be back! Took a couple of days off because of a weekend conference but read three chapters in each section today, and two chapters in each on Thursday so am still on track.
Meditated on: Matthew 8:5-13
Father, I am always overwhelmed with the implications of this passage. Vs 7 says that Jesus is fully prepared to follow this man to his home to heal his servant. But the centurion is so convinced of Jesus' power that he says, "No, I'm not worthy of that. Just say the word and I know he'll be healed". And Jesus is surprised! What a thought. I love thinking of Jesus' expression of delighted surprise. And He says, "Go; let it be done for you as you have believed." My feeling is that this centurion gets as close to anyone in the scriptures to attaining the 'childlike' faith that Jesus calls each of us to. Jesus is delighted to fulfill the measure of this person's belief. It was not the other way around. The centurion did not believe in Jesus' power after he saw His work, but before. I do not believe my Father, that you are confined to the level of my belief, but I do believe that You take immense joy in fulfilling our faith expectations. What liberty! What great satisfaction is laying at my fingertips! May Your wisdom be great upon me. May I know and discern those things You wish me to pray and ask. May You glorify Yourself in the fulfillment of my expectations!
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