...but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Mt.8:8
The monumental faith of the centurian is displayed in four words... "only say the word".
Advent has me thinking more about Mary. For me, she encapsulates the spirit of Advent. Preparing the way, following God's will, expectancy, looking forward to something amazing just over the horizon, and perhaps most importantly, slowing down to the speed of a plodding donkey.
This is very counter-cultural. The world's advent is all about me, all about now, all about speeding up.
So in this Advent frame of mind, the centurion has me thinking about Mary. His "only say the word" echoes the Angel Gabriel telling Mary "no word from God will ever fail.” (Lk.1:37) and Mary's reply, "May your word to me be fulfilled.” (Lk.1:38)
There is much in my life that needs The Word of God. This Advent is a time to slow down to the speed of a plodding donkey, gain the faith of the centurion and Mary... and then listen with expectancy.
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