Luke 23:44-47, 44 Around noon darkness came over the entire land and lasted until three in the afternoon. 45 The sun had stopped shining. The curtain in the temple was split in two. 46 Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I entrust my spirit.” After he said this, he died. 47 When an army officer saw what had happened, he praised God and said, “Certainly, this man was innocent!” (GW)
Have you ever thought about what it was that convinced the Centurion to believe? Something he saw or heard that day was used of the Spirit of God to touch his heart and to bring him into a saving relationship with God. On this Good Friday, we look at some possibilities as to what it was that touched the Centurion's heart. 1) Was It His Composure? 2) Was It His Cross? 3) Was It His Compassion? 4) Was It His Cries? 5) Was It The Supernatural?