Let us be like the centurion!
verse 13 And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.
verse 14 And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever.
verse 15 He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.
And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.”: Jesus marveled at the centurion’s faith. He performs the miracle with just His words. Let us be men of faith. Let us trust our Lord. Let us walk by faith.
Without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6
he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever: This is the third miracle in the chapter. This shows that Peter was married. Peter’s wife also appears in 1 Corinthians 9:5. The other miracles in this chapter all involve men. This is the only one that involves a woman, though there are probably women in the miracles in verse 16.
He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him: He doesn’t need to touch her, but her does. It is human to touch. It is loving to touch. Whenever Jesus touches someone, like verse 3, it is always intentional. This kind of tenderness from God is still going on today. If we’re perceptive, we’ll notice it.
These are easy verses to read past. But they are significant to ponder on. The condition of our faith matters. And the tenderness of Jesus is still active.
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