A man with leprosy came to him (Jesus) and begged him on his knees,
“If you are willing, you can make me clean.”
Jesus was indignant (filled with compassion).He reached out his hand and touched the man,
“I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”
Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning:
“See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.’ (Mark 1:40-45)
This Man knew his disease was not curable in known medicines and had no hope but to die. One day, he heard Jesus healed any disease and fully believed what he heard. He wanted to request Jesus to heal him but, he did not consider himself worthy to get favour. However, there were only two ways for him – whether to approach Jesus for healing his leprosy or die. Later, having no alternative, he approached Jesus with a humble request, using the most humbly submission word “if you are willing”.
Jesus knew the faith of that person and how he humbled himself. Jesus looked at him and knowing his hopeless condition, the only hope he has was on Him (Jesus) alone. If He did not help, the man will die sooner or later due to leprosy. Jesus, having compassion, simply said “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”
See, how much powerful are the words come from Jesus, the Bible tells us “Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed” just after He said “Be clean!”
We must also know that we are born sinner, born from sinners’ blood through Adam and Eve (man and woman) and must die with eternal death because of sin. We also have learnt Jesus is the Saviour of the world (sinners) and must believe what we heard. You must also consider yourself sinner, unworthy to be saved, must approach Jesus with humble request to be saved from sin or meet eternal condemnation.
So, humble yourself; knell down with prayer before Jesus and request Him to help you. He will surely help you and give you what you want. He will also bless you with a Saved New Life, A Blessed Life in Jesus. Pray like this :
“Lord, I am a born of sinner, only to die. Sin controls me! I am but a slave to sin. I have no power to overcome this Sinful nature in me. I learnt Jesus died on the cross to save me from sin. Thank You for that. Now, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I request Him save me from the clutch of Sin and give me a New Life. I invite Him to His seat on the throne of my life to control and direct my life in His pleasure. Please send the Holy Spirit to help me live a worthy life for You. In my Lord and Saviour Jesus name, Amen.“
Secondly, let us also consider the second point here. Jesus healed the leper but warned him not to tell the story to others. However, his joy could no longer keep him silent and told about the good news that Jesus healed him. And by learning the good news from the leper, many became the believer of Jesus.
‘A Joyful heart cannot keep itself silent!’
When we know Jesus helped us in our need and also saved us from sin, we must not keep silent. We must also share our joy with others and ‘love others as we love ourselves’. The best way to love others is to share the Good news of Jesus Christ. Let us help others learn about the love of God for all. Jesus also commanded His disciples ( and all who enjoy a saved life in Him)
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”(Matthew 28:18-20)
If you really are thankful to God in Jesus, why not praise Him and tell others the saving grace story of Jesus Christ to proclaim Him before the public.
May God help you witness Christ through the Holy Spirit.
God bless you.
“If you are willing, you can make me clean.”
Jesus was indignant (filled with compassion).He reached out his hand and touched the man,
“I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”
Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning:
“See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.’ (Mark 1:40-45)
This Man knew his disease was not curable in known medicines and had no hope but to die. One day, he heard Jesus healed any disease and fully believed what he heard. He wanted to request Jesus to heal him but, he did not consider himself worthy to get favour. However, there were only two ways for him – whether to approach Jesus for healing his leprosy or die. Later, having no alternative, he approached Jesus with a humble request, using the most humbly submission word “if you are willing”.
Jesus knew the faith of that person and how he humbled himself. Jesus looked at him and knowing his hopeless condition, the only hope he has was on Him (Jesus) alone. If He did not help, the man will die sooner or later due to leprosy. Jesus, having compassion, simply said “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”
See, how much powerful are the words come from Jesus, the Bible tells us “Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed” just after He said “Be clean!”
We must also know that we are born sinner, born from sinners’ blood through Adam and Eve (man and woman) and must die with eternal death because of sin. We also have learnt Jesus is the Saviour of the world (sinners) and must believe what we heard. You must also consider yourself sinner, unworthy to be saved, must approach Jesus with humble request to be saved from sin or meet eternal condemnation.
So, humble yourself; knell down with prayer before Jesus and request Him to help you. He will surely help you and give you what you want. He will also bless you with a Saved New Life, A Blessed Life in Jesus. Pray like this :
“Lord, I am a born of sinner, only to die. Sin controls me! I am but a slave to sin. I have no power to overcome this Sinful nature in me. I learnt Jesus died on the cross to save me from sin. Thank You for that. Now, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I request Him save me from the clutch of Sin and give me a New Life. I invite Him to His seat on the throne of my life to control and direct my life in His pleasure. Please send the Holy Spirit to help me live a worthy life for You. In my Lord and Saviour Jesus name, Amen.“
Secondly, let us also consider the second point here. Jesus healed the leper but warned him not to tell the story to others. However, his joy could no longer keep him silent and told about the good news that Jesus healed him. And by learning the good news from the leper, many became the believer of Jesus.
‘A Joyful heart cannot keep itself silent!’
When we know Jesus helped us in our need and also saved us from sin, we must not keep silent. We must also share our joy with others and ‘love others as we love ourselves’. The best way to love others is to share the Good news of Jesus Christ. Let us help others learn about the love of God for all. Jesus also commanded His disciples ( and all who enjoy a saved life in Him)
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”(Matthew 28:18-20)
If you really are thankful to God in Jesus, why not praise Him and tell others the saving grace story of Jesus Christ to proclaim Him before the public.
May God help you witness Christ through the Holy Spirit.
God bless you.
