The centurion asked the Jewish leaders in his community to approach Jesus and ask Him to heal his servant. He'd heard of Jesus, but there's no indication he ever saw Jesus.
The leaders went to Jesus and pleaded with him to heal the centurion's servant based on his love and actions for the Jewish community. We do some of the same case building today. Jesus goes with them in spite of their wrong approach because of the centurion's faith.
While the centurion doesn't feel he's worthy of Jesus entering his home, Jesus disagrees. How many times do we disqualify ourselves from the blessings of God because we feel unworthy? He is able, but are we willing to receive?
This man understood authority. The soldiers under him came, went, and did what he commanded. Authority involves 3 things:
1. Going
2. Coming
3. Doing
Authority deals with what is possible, while power deals with what is impossible. It involves faith, not just knowledge.
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