Monday, October 8, 2007 - Astound Him

Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am good and just soon to be off and about for the day. Now, reading in Matthew chapter 8 this morning, came across this verse:

"When Jesus heard it, He marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel." Matthew 8v10

The situation at hand, had to do with the Centurion, whose servant was sick and he had come to Jesus to tell Him about it. Jesus replied, I will come and heal him, but the Centurion would not allow Him to, telling Jesus I am not worthy for You to come to my home. But speak the Word and my servant will be healed. The centurion said this, drawing from his own experience as a leader, that when I speak a word, it is done.

And Jesus marvelled. What can we do to astound our Master? Jesus had not seen such great faith like that, no, not in all of Israel. You might say, but the centurion drew from His own experience. Then perhaps, there is something you do - a profession, a talent, an experience you have been through that you can draw on to astound the Master. Go ahead astound Him. It could be to tell Him that in Your profession, you have seen people who can do this and that, but You know, that He surpasses them all. It could be a painting that You see, and from that tell Him how wonderfully proud of Him that He could come up with so many colours. So go ahead, astound Him and may the Holy Spirit grant you wisdom and insight to see what you can do today and always to marvel our Lord.

Remain blessed.