We Are Together, As Beggars, In Awe Of Jesus
Text: Matthew 8:1-13 In the name of Jesus. Amen. In today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew, we encounter two remarkable individuals: a Leper who knelt before Jesus and a Roman Centurion who appealed to Jesus. At first glance, it might be easy to overlook how profound these encounters truly are. But when we dig deeper, we see something extraordinary. The Leper came to Jesus with an attitude of worship, and the Centurion approached with a heart of humility. Though their circumstances were vastly different, both of these individuals laid themselves bare before Jesus, acknowledging their bankruptcy before the Christ. You see, when the text says the Leper "knelt before" Jesus - or, in some translations, that he "worshipped" Jesus - this was no casual kind of worshipping. You see, the term "worship" in the New Testament means to fall on one’s knees, crouch, or even lay flat with one’s face in the dirt. It is an act of total submission and reverence. Looki...
