As for Jesus, he would often withdraw to solitary places and pray.
REFLECTION:
We sometimes undertake big decisions and take big risks to achieve what we desire. In this case, the leper broke the barrier between him, a sick and sinful man and Jesus, a newly minted but highly esteemed teacher of Israel.
He begged to be healed. His plea must have been one of desperate gamble. Jesus saw through his heart. That is why He did not hesitate. He too crossed the barrier and extended His hand and touched the leper.
He gambled also big time. Then a miracle. The leper was healed. Jesus’ fame spread even against His strict admonition that the leper tells it to no one. Both their gamble paid off big time. When we are down to our last card, bet
on God and you will never lose.
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