So Jesus Went

Scripture – Luke 7:1-6: 1When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. 4When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, 5because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” 6So Jesus went with them.

Reflection: The centurion was a Roman soldier in charge of a number of troops. He was apparently a good person who had a great reputation among the Jews of Capernaum. What’s striking is he was not a Jew Himself.

How had he come to know about Jesus? Again, that question could be asked about any number of people we meet in the New Testament. What we do know is that he, a gentile (that’s is, a non-Jewish person), asked Jesus to come to his house. We also see that Jesus went.

How did you hear about Jesus? Where were you when He came to meet you? Have you had that experience? Remember, He’ll meet you any place, any time. All you have to do is ask Him to come.