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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Hebrews 3:7-14, Psalm 95, Mark 1:40-45
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THE APPROACHABLE FOR THE UNTOUCHABLE
"A leper approached Him with a request." —Mark 1:40
Lepers were obliged by the law to stay away from people so as not to
spread leprosy. Lepers had to live in isolated places and warn anyone who
unknowingly got near them that they were unclean (Lv 13:45). The leper of
today's Gospel does just the opposite; he approaches Jesus. Jesus also
does the unthinkable by stretching out His hand and touching the leper (Mk
1:41).
Jesus is approachable no matter what our condition. Jesus will never
reject us no matter who we are, what we've done, or how we look (Jn 6:37).
Most people have a form of spiritual leprosy. Inside, many of us feel
dirty, ugly, leprous. We would not tell anyone about this for fear of
being rejected by everyone. However, we can take these shameful things to
Jesus.
We can "come as we are" to Jesus so we don't "stay as we are." He will
forgive our sins and heal our leprous condition.
Prayer: Jesus, may I go to Confession as soon as possible and be healed.
Promise: "We have become partners of Christ only if we maintain to the end
that confidence with which we began." —Heb 3:14
Praise: Rhonda makes a determined effort to seek out the marginalized in a
group and reaches out to them with God's love.
(Presentation Ministries' Discipleship Retreats equip you to imitate
Christ in His character and mission. Discipleship Retreats offer an
opportunity for people to receive healing and be formed as disciples of
Jesus through study of the Church's teachings and the Bible in the context
of the Sacraments and Christian community. Visitors experience a holy
ambience in the rural surroundings, regular prayer life, simple meals, and
much opportunity for silence. Call 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397 for
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