Jesus In Action!

Matthew 8:1-13

So there seems to be a recurring theme these days: cold. Today was no exception. In fact I think today was the worst thus far:
For those who can't really fathom how cold this is, it's so cold it hurts. Like when you start walking in this weather, your skin feels like it's actually going to rip apart. Not protecting any part of your body is suicide.

Classes started off well today as I did pretty well on my quiz in Chinese. I was hoping it would continue to go this way, but my Senior Design class ended up crushing my day. Oh and I did not forget to post my actual project up. I will do that as soon as I have time and understanding.

The readings for today were both about healing. They were also very insightful about faith.

The Man With Leprosy
This is one of the many times Jesus comes around and heals people. Leprosy was a huge thing back in the day from what I've learned. I don't know how serious of a disease this is nowadays but back in the day it was one of those things that put you in the lower society. As a kid, learning about leprosy in Sunday school always scared the heck out of me because I had no idea what it was and the symptoms sounded horryfying. I got a better picture of it in Braveheart because one of the characters in the movie was a leper. Anyways before I get too far off from the subject, Jesus was able to cure this leper. That's a huge deal cause once you became a leper, you were forever a leper. There was no cure (is there one now?). Nothing was too much for Jesus. So what have we got to worry about?

The Faith Of The Centurion
The other encounter is a little different. This time a centurion (who would be a rather powerful individual at this time) comes to Jesus to ask for help on one of his servants. What's interesting about this is that the centurion believes that Jesus does not have to go through the trouble of coming to his house. He believes firmly that if Jesus wants it, it will be done. Jesus honors this and gives the centurion His word.

This is what we need to be like. We're so dependent on seeing things to believe it. I know I am for sure. The faith of this centurion is admirable. If a man of this much power can do it, what makes me so special to not have that kind of faith? Be strong!

Summary:

The Man With Leprosy
1-4 Jesus came around to a man with leprosy, who asked for help. Jesus heals him and tells him to show himself before the priest.

The Faith Of The Centurion
5-7 Jesus encounters a centurion in Capernaum. The centurion tells Him that one of his servants is suffering.
8-13 The centurion shows much faith and says that Jesus has no need to come to his house as he does not even deserve Jesus to come into his home. He says that he will trust Jesus' words and that if Jesus says it will be done, then it will be done.