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It’s clear within the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark that Jesus of Nazareth has real power, real authority, and real grace.

These are qualities of Jesus we’ve observed so far. In Nazareth, people marveled at His gracious words. In Capernaum, people were astonished at how Jesus taught with authority. And people saw His power when He healed Peter’s mother-in-law and many others.

He is able to do everything with all power and authority. And He is also willing to do it with all grace. Not just for people in Nazareth and Capernaum—He is willing to heal you and cleanse you of the debilitating, disfiguring, and disgusting effects of sin. All He has to do is say the word and you will be clean. And yet, He is willing to do so much more.

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Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
—Mark 1:40

Leprosy made this man unclean—physically and spiritually unacceptable and unaccepted in society. Unclean was what he shouted to warn others of his condition. It’s no surprise that he desired more than physical healing—he wanted to be made clean.

So he went to Jesus and fell at His feet—sick, forgotten, and forsaken—full of leprosy…and full of faith.

Jesus knew all about this man—his struggle with the disease that alienated him from his community. This man knew about Jesus—how He was able to heal, yet he wondered whether or not Jesus was willing.

Like this man, you may be frightened of the disgusting effects of the spiritual leprosy of sin in your life. You may be afraid of Jesus getting too close and finding out just how rotten you are. You may question if Jesus is really willing to make you clean.

Oh, He is! He is not only able to heal you of the sickness of sin, He is willing to put His hand upon your your very soul and speak a word of power to cast out sin and it’s ugly hold over your life!

And when the power of sin is broken, you are not only healed spiritually—you are clean—completely and eternally.

Have you enjoyed this healing and cleansing from sin? Just ask Jesus! He is able and willing to cleanse you today!