In today’s gospel, a Roman Centurion asks Christ to heal his servant, however, it was in the way he asked which causes our Lord to marvel and proclaim, “Never before have I witnessed such faith!”
What awed Jesus most was not only his complete trust and belief in Christ’s power to heal, but also his humility, for when Jesus offered to go to the man’s home, the Centurion replied, “I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.”
This man’s humble demeanor sealed the deal for our Lord, teaching us the value of a faith coupled with humility; complimenting one another like salt and pepper. Because no one can have genuine faith unless they also humble themselves before God, the Creator; acknowledging the fact that He is in charge and we are under His command.
