How to Pray: Just Say the Word
by Marilynn Chadwick
"When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, 'I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel'" (Luke 7:9 NIV).
Jesus was amazed at the man's faith. What was it about this Roman army officer—an outsider—that inspired Jesus to marvel at his faith? This centurion happens to be one of my favorite characters in the New Testament. As I reflect on the story, three things stand out: First, the centurion was compassionate. Servants in that day were regarded as personal property and often mistreated. Yet the centurion…
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