Gospel: Matthew
8:1-4
When
Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper
approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me
clean. He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I will do it. Be made
clean. His leprosy was cleansed immediately. Then Jesus said to him, “See that
you tell no one, but go show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that
Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.”
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Reflection:
Who is this
leaper who courageously approached Jesus to beg for His healing? We don’t know
but one thing is certain the leper is a believer of Jesus. He must have heard
about the healing prowess of Jesus. He must have been longing for an
opportunity to interact with Jesus for him to be healed also. That’s why when
the opportunity presented itself he took advantage of it by approaching Jesus.
Have you
also heard about the miracles that Jesus is capable of doing in your life? What
would you do now if you heard about it? Should you remain static and do nothing
or you become dynamic by hungering and thirsting for Jesus?
The leper
even if he was considered as an outcast had that dynamic attitude for he went
after Jesus. He did not allow his dreaded sickness to prevent him from having
that personal encounter with his savior and healer.
Do you want
to be healed from your sickness also? Whatever that sickness may be humbly ask
Jesus to heal you. For He would never refuse anyone who sincerely ask for his
healing. He will never refuse anyone who would humbly approach Him. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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