During the time of Jesus leprosy was a
terrified disease without a known cure. Leprosy was a very contagious disease.
Lepers were not allowed to come into contact with others, living a lonely and
isolated life. Like the leper in today’s Gospel (MK 1:40-41), we, too, are in
need of healing especially from sin.
“There came a leper to Jesus and
pleading on his knees: ‘If you want to, you can cure me,’” (MK 1:40). The leper
knew Jesus was his only hope and he was determined.
We stand in need of a touch from the
Lord Jesus, living a life of loneliness and isolation due to our sinfulness.
Both physical and spiritual healing are centered on faith. We must recognise
that Jesus has the power to provide the healing power. He is able to do all
things at His will. We must come before Him in an attitude of worship and
submission.
The encounter with Jesus changed the
leper’s life forever. Jesus wants to touch your life today. I am no longer dead
in sin, but alive in the Lord Jesus Christ! I am no longer an outcast, separated
from God, but accepted as His child.
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