“In one of the villages, Jesus met a man with an advanced case of leprosy. When the man saw Jesus, he bowed with his face to the ground, begging to be healed. “Lord,” he said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared.” Luke 5:12-13 NLT
I love reading these personal up close encounters that Jesus has with individuals, many seen as the last and the least deserving of any recognition. He touched the untouchable, loved the unlovable, forgave the unforgivable and healed the unhealable! His compassion and willingness to make us clean was demonstrated fully when He died for us. Lord, I need an encounter with You! You are so present but help me to see You with a heart bowed down to You, and the faith to believe that You can do anything! Thank You for loving me 🙏🏼