• Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Legal Information
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Speaking
  • Healthy Spirituality Store
  • Resources
  • Bio
  • Healthy Spirituality Gift Guide

A Centurion’s Prayer – Lectio Divina

June 2, 2013 By Jean Wise

Jesus shared all these sayings with the crowd that day on the plain. When He was finished, He went into the town of Capernaum.

There, a Centurion had a slave he loved dearly. The slave was sick—about to die— so when the Centurion heard about Jesus, he contacted some Jewish elders. He sent them to ask Jesus to come and heal his dear slave. With great emotion and respect, the elders presented their request to Jesus.

Jewish Elders: This man is worthy of Your help. It’s true that he’s a Centurion, but he loves our nation. In fact, he paid for our synagogue to be built.

So Jesus accompanied them. When they approached the Centurion’s home, the Centurion sent out some friends to bring a message to Jesus.

Message of the Centurion: Lord, don’t go to the trouble of coming inside. I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. That’s why I sent others with my request.

Just say the word, and that will be enough to heal my servant.

I understand how authority works, being under authority myself and having soldiers under my authority. I command to one, “Go,” and he goes. I say to another, “Come,” and he comes. I say to my slave, “Do this,” and he obeys me.

Jesus was deeply impressed when He heard this. He turned to the crowd that followed Him.

Jesus: Listen, everyone. This outsider, this Roman, has more faith than I have found even among our own Jewish people.

The friends of the Centurion returned home, and they found the slave was completely healed.

Luke 7: 1-10 – The Voice


Just say the word, and that will be enough

What faith this centurion had, Lord.
He knew You would heal.
He was sure one word would suffice.
He was aware of his unworthiness yet didn’t let that block his prayer for another.
Lord, you know the ones I pray for each day. The ones who need healing, strength, wisdom and hope from you.
Lord you know the ones I love, that I name daily and lift into your presence.
My friends who are lost, weary, confused and frustrated.
Just say the word, Lord and that will be enough.
Even a whisper or a slight loving glance or tender nod of your head.
Your breathe heals and makes us whole.
One word.
One Word. 
The Word.
One Word is enough.

Share this post:

Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Email

Filed Under: lectio divina

Comments

  1. blankJean Wise says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    Hi Nancy, Thanks for your kind words. Blessings on your week. I am off to a writers conference all week. Praying to learn much!

  2. blankJean Wise says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Colleen, the phrase one word really struck me too. so powerful

  3. blankJean Wise says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Trust is an essential key in our relationship with HIm. and hard for us humans to fully embrace. Thanks for stopping by!

  4. blankNancy Ruegg says

    June 3, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    Jean, you have poignantly captured what so many of us feel in our hearts–about our unworthiness to pray, about the urgency of our requests, about the power we know Jesus possesses. A beautiful, highly meaningful post!

  5. blankNancy Ruegg says

    June 3, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Jean, you have poignantly captured what so many of us feel in our hearts–about our unworthiness to pray, about the urgency of our requests, about the power we know Jesus possesses. A beautiful, highly meaningful post!

    • blankJean Wise says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:22 am

      Hi Nancy, Thanks for your kind words. Blessings on your week. I am off to a writers conference all week. Praying to learn much!

  6. blankColleen says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Awesome reflection. My mantra for today – one word is enough. God bless.

  7. blankColleen says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:55 am

    Awesome reflection. My mantra for today – one word is enough. God bless.

    • blankJean Wise says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:21 am

      Colleen, the phrase one word really struck me too. so powerful

  8. blankHugmomma says

    June 3, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I’m so grateful that Jesus constantly reassures us that He is more than enough if we will just trust Him. We don’t need to work up a steam, or achieve some great stature of holiness, its simple childlike faith that He responds to with the authority of His Word. Blessings to you.

  9. blankHugmomma says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:23 am

    I’m so grateful that Jesus constantly reassures us that He is more than enough if we will just trust Him. We don’t need to work up a steam, or achieve some great stature of holiness, its simple childlike faith that He responds to with the authority of His Word. Blessings to you.

    • blankJean Wise says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:21 am

      Trust is an essential key in our relationship with HIm. and hard for us humans to fully embrace. Thanks for stopping by!

  10. blankJanis Cox says

    June 2, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    This is our sermon from today. The faith that we need is to trust in Jesus. He has authority. And we need to listen to Him.

    Blessings,

    Janis http://www.janiscox.com
    Hoping you will link this to Sunday Stillness today.

  11. blankJanis Cox says

    June 2, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    This is our sermon from today. The faith that we need is to trust in Jesus. He has authority. And we need to listen to Him.

    Blessings,

    Janis http://www.janiscox.com
    Hoping you will link this to Sunday Stillness today.

Healthy Spirituality – a sacred space to nurture your faith, grow closer to God, and belong to a community, walking together on life’s journey. This blog is written by author, speaker and retreat leader Jean Wise

blank Read More…

Subscribe to Healthy Spirituality and learn more about spiritual practices such as prayer

This book will help you as you plan and attend a spiritual retreat

blankblank

Let’s Connect!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Medium
  • Pinterest

Search This Blog

Categories

Copyright © 2023 Lifestyle Theme · Genesis Framework by StudioPress Themes · Blog Set-Up By Blogelina