Last night I was reading Luke 5:12-13, and it struck me that this scene is a microcosm of God's salvation; let me explain my insight. "While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy" (Luke 5:12); this man represents the human condition without Christ; "covered" in sinful nature. "When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him" (Luke 5:12). As this man did, we must recognize Jesus as our Lord and God, humble ourselves, and fall before Him. "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean" (Luke 5:12); the man realized and believed that Jesus was able to cleanse him of his leprosy, likewise we must believe He is able to cleanse us completely of our sin. Then in faith we simply ask him. And what was Jesus answer to this man's, and our request? ""I am willing", he said. "Be clean!" And immediately the leprosy left him" (Luke 5:13). As soon as we ask in faith we are "immediately" cleansed by Jesus. What an amazing offer we have, what a compassionate God, what a loving God.
0 comments:
Post a Comment