Luke 7:1-10  Luke tells his readers about Jesus returning to Capernaum.  A centurion, whose  slave was on his deathbed, sent "some Jewish elders" to Jesus to ask Him to " come and save the life of his slave." 

The Jewish elders "earnestly entreated Him.. "  They spoke of the worth of the centurion.. "He is worthy for You to grant this to him.. " they pleaded.  He was a good man,  he loved Israel, he built the synagogue. Jesus listened to this plea and started toward the home of this man. 

 But, before He got there the centurion sent some "friends".. who had a different message for Jesus. "Lord, do not trouble Yourself further , for I am not worthy for You to come under my roof; for this reason I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed." 

Two evaluations.. one declaring that this man was worthy... his own personal declaration of  unworthiness.  Jesus heard both of these and "marveled" more at the man's humble evaluation of himself than all the praises of the elders. The centurion understood the authority of Jesus and he put his faith in Him.. not in his own worth or power.  "and when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health." 

The truth is.. we are all unworthy.. no matter how many "good" things we do, that is not what matters to Jesus.. for He sees our hearts.. Yes, He taught us to see what kind of fruit our lives are producing.. but He also taught that the "mouth speaks from that which fills [the] heart."  The centurion spoke of his unworthiness.. and of the authority of Jesus.  This lesson is for all of us.  

Lord God, our heavenly Father, we are not worthy of this great grace that You have lavished on us.. that while we were sinners, Christ Jesus died for us.  You have loved us. You have drawn us to Yourself by Your own choice. You have delivered us from darkness. You have given us a place in Your family.  You are good to us.  We are so thankful. Our hope is in Jesus, our faith is in Him alone for life.. for healing.. for eternity.  All praise to God our Father and to Jesus Christ the Beloved Son, and to the Holy Spirit who lives in us. Amen.