Jesus asks, "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord' and do not do what I say?" That is one good question! And I hear Jesus asking that of me.
In Luke 6:46-7:17 there is one man who knew how to obey. He describes himself as "placed under authority with soldiers under him". He says: "I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
Simple! And that seems to be why he understands Jesus and knows He can "but say the word, and my servant will be healed." You see this obedient captain's beloved slave is very sick, but he only asks Jesus to speak the word from afar to effect healing. He understands authority.
In Luke 6:46-7:17 there is one man who knew how to obey. He describes himself as "placed under authority with soldiers under him". He says: "I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
Simple! And that seems to be why he understands Jesus and knows He can "but say the word, and my servant will be healed." You see this obedient captain's beloved slave is very sick, but he only asks Jesus to speak the word from afar to effect healing. He understands authority.
And Jesus marvels. He says to the crowd, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel."
Lord, help us to understand Your authority and obey. We look forward to Your gift of faith.
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