Hidden Heroes: The Unnamed Roman Centurion
by David Chadwick
My final hidden hero is an unnamed Roman centurion.
He was a Roman leader of over 100 soldiers. A powerful person, he knew what it was like to order people to do something and have them respond immediately. He understood authority.
Nonetheless, in spite of his power, he felt unworthy to have Jesus even enter his home to heal his beloved servant! Take note of the humility he displayed as he realized there was one more powerful than him.
We see this story unfold in Matthew 8:5-13. The Roman centurion's servant was very sick. In fact, he was lying at home paralyzed and…
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