Scripture Reading: Matthew 8:2-17
After the Sermon on the Mount, we have narratives of many healings. The first was that of a leper. The case was remarkable because the disease was loathsome, contagious and incurable. The leper’s cry to Jesus was very earnest. He worshiped Him and said, “Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean.” He had no doubt of Christ’s power to cure him — “Thou canst,” — but he seems uncertain regarding His willingness to do it. Instantly came the answer, “I will.” As He said this He reached out His hand and touched him. Straightaway the cure was wrought. The man was ready to go back again to his home and to take his place once more in society. Marvelous was the touch of Christ always. It never took defilement; it was so full of health that it cleansed the utmost loathsomeness. The same touch that changed the leper’s flesh into cleanness changes the worst lives into whiteness and wholeness.
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