Do we sometimes feel that we are unworthy of Jesus’ healing touch? Is He
not willing—because we aren’t good enough? That is not how Jesus does things.
He simple tells us that we have not because we ask not…that ask and we will
receive. Sure sometimes our prayers go unanswered, but is it because we haven’t
asked or haven’t been persistent in our asking or our motives in asking are not
pure and unselfish? Maybe there is some barrier between us and God because we
have built a wall ourselves. Unforgiven sin, doubt, mistrust or just…. It is
hard to explain unanswered prayer. Here the leper comes to Jesus believing and
he is healed. That is the faith we need. Just believe. Jesus went on to insist
that the leper not tell anyone—but that was to honor God with testimony of the
healing—and not to draw attention to Himself. It wasn’t time yet for Him to be
known to every one—especially the Pharisees. There are several instances where
Jesus tells His disciples or those He has healed not to tell. When you have a
healing in your life, tell everyone! Jesus is still the great physician—the
Healer of body, mind and soul. Spiritual healing is just as amazing and worthy
of proclaiming as a physical healing. I’ve experienced that! Recently I prayed
and was released from a bondage that I’d been carrying around for more than 40
years. Jesus has promised to set us free—we just have to ask. He is willing.
RSVP: Jesus is offering us healing—just like He healed
that leper. He is willing. Are you willing to accept His healing touch in your
life—physically, mentally, or spiritually? How will you respond to Him today?
Prayer ~ Thank You, Jesus, for being willing to heal
us—even when we feel unworthy.
©
2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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