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Ready for Company?

12/22/2014

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"Jesus said to him, 'I will come and heal him.' But the centurion said, 'Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed.'" -Matthew 8:7-8 (NASB)
During the holiday season, many people take time to visit each other, whether on Christmas, New Year's, or some time in between.  When company is coming, we usually take time to spruce up the house, to clean a little more thorough than normal.  Sometimes, though, we may have guests that just "drop by", even if we haven't had a chance readied the house.

While we may get stressed about our friends and family dropping by unannounced, the centurion in Matthew was dealing with a much greater guest: Jesus Christ.  For the centurion, it wasn't a matter of getting his house in order, it was his feeling of unworthiness and his knowledge of Jesus' power that prompted his response.  The centurion's faith welcomed Jesus into his life and Jesus responded by healing the servant.  



As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we need to remember the most important preparation is readying our hearts to receive Him.  Even if we don't think our house is clean and ready for guests, our hearts should be like the centurion's - always ready for the company of God, the Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ our Savior!

Have faith and believe in the power of God and Jesus, making your heart ready for the company of Jesus Christ, the Savior!

Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your grace, mercy, and power.  Help me to always have faith and to be prepared and ready to welcome You into my life and my home.  In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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