Jesus was born to bring peace.
Go in peace, now.
Go in peace.
“And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Luke 7:50 ESV
A Peace I Know
Luke captured in Chapter 7, more healing.
Healing based on faith, that comes from seeking.
A noble man brought a servant of his to the attention of Jesus. This esteemed military officer, the centurion sent word to Jesus, requesting he come and heal the dying servant.
Jesus changed his course and headed to the home of the centurion; but, was stopped. The man sent word to Jesus that he didn’t want to trouble him, he recognized he was not worthy to have Jesus in his home.
He added, essentially, I know you have a lot on your plate. He could sort of relate.
So, he requests of Jesus, healing for his servant, that Jesus would “say the word” and the man would live.
He was at peace that the man would be healed, he believed Jesus was a healer.
The Centurion understood faith, he knew it does not require us to see, to only believe.
“When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.””
Luke 7:9 ESV
The servant was saved and the centurion was simply grateful, not seeking any special favors because of his position. He sought Jesus for his servant and humbly made a way.
The seventh chapter ends with another story of someone who cared nothing about expectations, someone who simply sought Jesus and asked forgiveness of her sins.
Jesus was invited to dine at the home of a Pharisee, the men around the table most likely planning to pick his brain, to question his presence and to see for themselves how all they were hearing could be possible.
A woman known for her sinful behavior, heard of Jesus’ whereabouts and entered the home. Her desire to know Jesus made her courageous. Her courage to seek the one who would change her life, make it new led her to arrive at the place she was not welcome by the others but accepted by Him
She bows at the feet of Jesus, weeping and with an expensive perfumed ointment she’d collected in an alabaster jar, she caresses His feet.
The men, of course, were arrogant and astounded! This woman is a harlot. Surely you should know this Jesus, here’s the proof, you clearly are not a prophet.
You have no understanding, no discretion at all.
You clearly have a different perspective on who is worthy.
Jesus told them, I came to your home and you gave me little to nothing at all. This woman, she came to me with intention and with humility and she gave everything.
She surrendered all.
“Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.””
Luke 7:47-48 ESV
The peace that knowing Jesus gives comes with no cost at all; yet it is the most valuable gift of all.
It is surely a peace I know and will know and know again.
“O Lord, you will ordain peace for us, for you have indeed done for us all our works.”
Isaiah 26:12 ESV
Lisa Anne Tindal 