Matthew 8:1-3 NLT
[1] Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside. [2] Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” [3] Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared.
This man had leprosy, yet came and knelt down before Jesus and requested a cleansing touch. See in those days, those with leprosy weren’t to integrate into regular society. Matter-a-fact they were to shout out “unclean. Unclean” if they saw others near by, but this man threw aside all protocol and came kneeling down before Jesus asking for a miracle. And you know what happened? Jesus touched him.
See, you may see your sin as disgusting and unforgivable. Your past may have you in so much shame you don’t even feel worthy to ask Jesus for forgiveness, but here’s the thing, Jesus will reach out and give a cleansing touch to anyone who will simply as to be cleansed. When we humble ourselves before the LORD, the LORD has mercy on us. Our sin may be too much for us to clean, too much for us to overcome, but it’s not too much for God to cleanse and forgive. Regardless of your past, it’s not too much for God to handle.
Don’t allow the world to discourage you from following Christ and kneeling before Him. Be like that leper that didn’t care about the crowds or protocol but ran to Jesus and knelt at His feet so that he might be cleansed.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Seek Your Cleansing.