Luke 7: 1-10  The healing of the centurion's slave gives a lesson about faith.  The Jewish elders considered the centurion "worthy" because he had built the synagogue there in Capernaum. But, the man, himself, did not consider himself worthy of even having Jesus come under his roof.  This Roman centurion understood more about Jesus than the Jewish elders did.  He understood that Jesus was greater than him.. with more authority than his.  He knew he was not worthy in relation to the Lord.   Jesus considered this man a man of faith.

11-17   Jesus traveled to Nain.  Here they were met with a funeral service of a man whose mother was without any other sons, a widow, with no hope or help.  Jesus "felt compassion for her".  So, He touched the coffin and spoke to the dead man!  And, the dead man spoke back!  "And fear gripped them all, and they began glorifying God, saying, 'A great prophet has arisen among us!' and ' God has visited His people."  ( v16)

"God has visited His people." Isn't this what we long for more than anything?  We pray, "Let Your Kingdom come.."  and this is what we are asking, " Come visit Your people. visit us,  Lord!"  

When John sends his disciples to ask, "Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?"  Jesus responds.. "Go and report to John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have the gospel preached to them." (v22)  God visited His people.. His Kingdom came.. and the world was given Hope.

Father in heaven, we desire to know Your Presence.. to know that You have visited us. You are here and You will not forsake us. May we be gripped with fear and glorify Your Holy Name as Jesus abides in us through Your Spirit.  May the wonder and glory and power of Jesus be made known through us today so that You may be exalted!  We know our unworthiness for such a request, Lord.
But, we come humbly to Your throne of grace in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, for He is worthy.
Amen.