1 Kings 1:1-53; Jeremiah 9:1-26; Ephesians 3:1-21
There was a certain nobleman…he went unto [Jesus], and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son. John 4:46-47
Besides his great love for his son, this man is admirable for his humility. We read at first that this father “besought” Jesus to help. In the Greek, this particular word is used when someone requests a favour from someone considered their equal. This man was a royal official who, perhaps, considered his status reason enough to receive this special favour from the “miracle-worker”. But as the story unfolds, he calls Jesus “Sir”, an elevated term of respect. He
placed himself under the authority of Jesus. If we are going see the Lord work His power in our lives today, we must come in humility and submit to His authority. —Brian Cretney
O Master, let me walk with Thee, in lowly paths of service free;
Tell me Thy secret, help me bear, the strain of toil, the fret of care.—W. Gladden