The Centurion's Excellent Choice
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In 1867, the Russian dynasty sold Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million. At that time, Russia thought that it was an ice land that was useless except for the fur trade when its finances ran out due to the belated industrial revolution and poverty caused by luxury. It was because Russia was economically strong enough that even Siberia could not handle it, and also because it was not connected to the mainland, the cost to manage the borders of that large land was not too high. At that time, even in the United States, there was a huge backlash against the purchase of Alaska, but the Secretary of State at that time bought the land at a generous price, ignoring the opposition. 7.2 million dollars is equivalent to 7.2 billion dollars in the exchange rate of 1,000 won, but it was said that it was a lot of money at the time. As an intermediate landing point, a number of US-bound planes have made a huge income as an intermediate landing point here in Alaska. How great is this for America? But for Russia, it is a regrettable thing.
Life is a choice. It's about who makes the best choice. We often live with thoughts that we wish we had done at that time. If I had made such a choice back then, I think my life would have changed. That's right. Choice is very important. Today, as believers, we must learn what choices we will make and live through today's Word.
Centurion Seeking Jesus
The best choice in life is to come to Jesus with the problem of sin and salvation and eternal life. It is because only Jesus Christ can solve the problem of human sin and the problem of eternal life. We need to know that not only the problems of sin, salvation, and eternal life, but all the problems of life will be solved if we ask Jesus with our burdens. God is the one who bears our burdens every day. “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden,” said Jesus. If you believe that Jesus is the Son of Almighty God, you will be saved. So the centurion believed that Jesus could heal the paralytic of his servant, so he came to Jesus and asked for help.
Naaman was the commander of the army of Aram. There was an incident where he went to Elisha because of leprosy and was told to take a bath in the Jordan River. In my opinion, I wanted to get my hands on the wounds and pray for them. So he rejected God's way. However, realizing his mistake, he forsook his way and was completely healed when he bathed in the Jordan River. Please believe that choosing Jesus Christ as your Savior at this time was an excellent choice.
The centurion who chose love
God chose to love us, not forsake us when we were weak, when we were sinners, when we were enemies, and not forsake us. An excellent choice is not to throw away because you are sick and lacking, but to love because you are sick and lacking. A lot of people choose divorce because it doesn't fit, because it's less than I thought, but choosing love because it doesn't fit and it's not enough is an excellent choice. Don't choose hate, choose love. This is an excellent choice. Rather than take revenge, it is the best choice to do good to him and pray for him. Because it was like heaping coals of charcoal on his head.
Dear all! Choose love. Do not choose hatred, envy, or strife. Choose love in any circumstance. This is a really great choice.
The Centurion Who Chooses the Principle of Faith Spiritual Principle
what do you mean? He chose the principle of obedience. He chose the principle of spiritual belief, "My servants tell me to do this and do that. Lord, just say the word, and it will be so. My servant will be healed." Faith is choosing the spiritual principle as the principle of faith, "Lord, only with your word." The Word is the word of power that created the heavens and the earth, and it is the miracle of creating something out of nothing. In it there is life and hope, and there is comfort and power. The centurion was well aware of this fact through his military service. He applied his life to spiritual principles.
Faith, strictly speaking, is believing in the covenant promised by Christ. The covenant of salvation, the covenant of blessing, the covenant of comfort, and the covenant of the new heavens and the new earth that will unfold before our eyes are to believe. Therefore, His Word can be the substance of our faith and also the source of our hope. The centurion had clear convictions about these words and made it his hope. This belief is indeed an excellent choice.
When David fought Goliath, he did not go out with a long sword or spear, but went out with five sling stones, relying on the name of the LORD of hosts. Goliath looked at David and said, "Do you know me as a dog? Did you come to kill me with a slingshot or a stick?" He looked down on David. However, the slingstone that left David's hand was nailed to Goliath's forehead. Relying on God and going out in the name of Jehovah is indeed an excellent choice of faith.
Faith choices sometimes seem like crazy people's choices when the world sees them, unbelievers. But what better choice than the choice of faith? Choose by faith. The choice of faith must be humble like a centurion. You must have a prayerful heart. Pray. And choose by faith. God's amazing work will happen. A miracle will happen. As soon as you return, you will see that your servant is healed.
Although the choice of faith may seem foolish to the world, it is an excellent choice that has no regrets. Without prayer, we cannot make the choice of faith. People who pray Only those who hear the voice of God can make the choice of faith. People do not act as much as they know, but act as much as they believe. Choose and act by faith You will see the history of what you believe will become a reality with no regrets.
The choice lies before us. Jesus Christ or the world? Is it love or hate, strife, or abandonment? Faith or unbelief? The choice is yours. Make an excellent choice. In the name of the Lord, I pray that you will become saints who choose Jesus Christ, who will never regret, love and faith.