God's Glory Church

“Because I, too, am a subject.” — Matthew 8:9
“Dad, can I spend the night at my girlfriend’s?” – asked my daughter, getting into the car after training. “Honey, you know the answer,” I said, “I’m just a driver. Let’s talk to mom.”

The phrase “I’m just a driver” has already become a joke in our house. Every day I ask my highly organized wife where I need to be, when and who I am taking. With three teenagers, my “side job” as a “taxi driver” is sometimes like a second job. Often I don’t know what to do. Therefore, I have to turn to the main keeper of the calendar.

In the 8th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, it is told how Jesus met a man who also knew something about how to receive and give instructions. This man was a Roman centurion and understood that Jesus had the power to heal, just as a centurion has the power to give orders to his subordinates. “Just say the word, and my servant will recover! For I am also a subject, and I have soldiers under me” (vv. 8-9). Christ appreciated the faith of this man (vv. 10, 13), being impressed by the fact that the centurion understood what His power in action looks like.

What about us? What does it look like in practice to rely on Jesus in fulfilling the assignments received from Him? Even if we think that we are “just drivers”, every assignment has meaning and purpose for God’s Kingdom.

What helps you discern where and how God is leading you each day? How do obstacles sometimes prevent you from listening to God and obeying Him?
Heavenly Father, thank you for guiding me and directing my steps. Please help me to walk each day trusting in You as You direct me according to Your plan and purpose.
Author: Adam Holtz