Matthew 8:3 – He (Jesus) stretched out His hand and touched him (the leper), saying, "I do choose. Be made clean!" Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
The leper must have heard or seen from a distance, (since he was not permitted to be in public places by the law), how Jesus had healed the sick. So he had no doubt that Jesus could heal him, but he was not sure if Jesus would. He said to Jesus, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” (Mt 8:2). He was confident of the power of God, but not the love of God for him.
Like the leper, maybe you don’t have a problem believing that God can give you your miracle, since He is Almighty God. But you are wondering if He will do it for you. Let Jesus’ actions and answer to the leper settle this question once and for all. He stretched forth His hand, touched the leper and said, “I do choose; be made clean.” And immediately, the leper was healed.
Notice that Jesus touched the leper. He could have healed him from a distance with just a spoken word, like He had healed some others. So why did He touch the leper? Jesus knew that for many years the leper had been cut off from his family and society… So Jesus touched him to make him feel loved and accepted. His touch was His love language to the leper.
Can you see God’s heart of love here? That is how He loves you! The day that you come to know God’s heart of love and believe that He wants you blessed more than you want to be blessed, is the day that you receive your miracle!
Thought for the day!
Have a glimpse of God’s heart of love, and you will believe that God is not only able, but also willing to make you whole!
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