Luke 23
I can imagine what it was like to see Jesus in real life as the centurion did - it is not surprising to see the centurion react to Jesus' crucifixion - see also Matthew 27 and Mark 15 as he did. Matthew Henry indicates that there are some accounts that this centurion was named Longinus and that he was healed of an eye disease by drops of blood that flowed from the wound in Jesus' side cause by the spear piercing inflicted by the centurion soldiers.
The centurion's reaction contrasts with the reaction of the Sanhedrin who in Acts 6 seized Stephen, and although they "looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel", their hearts were hardened and perhaps grew more hardened by Stephen's speech (Acts 7), and they ultimately stoned Stephen.
We should not let our hearts be hardened - in any area of our life. We should continue to pray for soft hearts and humility. We need to allow Jesus to work in our hearts and lives so that OTHERS can see Jesus in us.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who died for me - suffering beyond my comprehension. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such an act. I am selfish, etc. and I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me over come and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.” v47
I can imagine what it was like to see Jesus in real life as the centurion did - it is not surprising to see the centurion react to Jesus' crucifixion - see also Matthew 27 and Mark 15 as he did. Matthew Henry indicates that there are some accounts that this centurion was named Longinus and that he was healed of an eye disease by drops of blood that flowed from the wound in Jesus' side cause by the spear piercing inflicted by the centurion soldiers.
The centurion's reaction contrasts with the reaction of the Sanhedrin who in Acts 6 seized Stephen, and although they "looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel", their hearts were hardened and perhaps grew more hardened by Stephen's speech (Acts 7), and they ultimately stoned Stephen.
We should not let our hearts be hardened - in any area of our life. We should continue to pray for soft hearts and humility. We need to allow Jesus to work in our hearts and lives so that OTHERS can see Jesus in us.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who died for me - suffering beyond my comprehension. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such an act. I am selfish, etc. and I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me over come and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
