Daily Bread

1. I am willing (12-13)

As Jesus was teaching in one of the towns, he was approached by a man covered with leprosy. Not only did he look hideous and disfigured, he was considered unclean by Jewish law. He was a person who should not come near anyone except other lepers. But when he heard Jesus, he saw one who would be willing and able to make him clean. Jesus healed him, not from afar, but by reaching out to him, by taking his infirmities. Jesus is willing to bear the uncleanness of lepers and even sinners. He is willing to heal.

2. how yourself to the priest (14-16)

Jesus gave an order to this man not to tell anyone. He also ordered him to present himself in accordance with the law to the priests. Jesus made this man a testimony of God who is able to heal, and willing to bear our uncleanness. This man is a testimony of God who has come in Jesus. Jesus became a lonely figure because of this healing. Ultimately, he would suffer all in order to heal us.