Luke 7:7 “Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.”
I love this story. A centurion, a member of the Roman military, considered to be the backbone of the Roman Army, sent a few “elders of the Jews,” (Luke 7:3), to Jesus to ask Him to come and heal his beloved servant who was “sick, and ready to die,” (Luke 7:2). These elders, likely acquaintances of the centurion due to his rank, didn't waste a second when they finally reached Jesus, but began immediately to plead with our Lord, saying that this centurion was indeed worthy of this request.
“He loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.” Luke 7:5
So, Jesus goes with them to see the servant and heal him. Before He got to the house, the centurion sent friends to Jesus to tell Him that he was not worthy for Him to be in his house, or even to be in His presence. “Just say the word, and my servant will be healed, because I follow orders, and give orders.”
He knew that Jesus need only give the order, and his servant would be healed.
Jesus recognizes this, and replies in Luke 7:9 “I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.”
The Roman Centurion would have no reason to be afraid of Jesus. His was the occupying force.
He knew who Jesus was. My question is this- would I have?
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