“The Willing Healer: Obedience Beyond Blessing”
When Jesus healed the leper, it showed His power and compassion — but also the importance of obedience. The man’s disobedience, though joyful, caused unintended consequences. Let’s remember that true faith is not just believing in Jesus’ ability to heal but obeying His word completely, even when emotions are strong. ✝️
Catherine - Woman of Faith
11/13/20251 min read
Today's Reading
Scripture
“Then a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, ‘If You are willing, You can make me clean.’
Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’
As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.”
— Mark 1:40–42 (NKJV)
Observation
A man with leprosy — shunned and considered untouchable — approaches Jesus in faith, believing in His power but questioning His willingness. Jesus, full of compassion, touches him and immediately heals him. This act breaks every social and religious barrier, showing that no one is too unclean for Christ’s love.
Yet Jesus instructs the man to tell no one and to follow the proper process by showing himself to the priest. Despite this command, the man spreads the news, which causes Jesus to stay outside the city due to the overwhelming attention He received.
Application
Like the leper, we too have areas in life that need Jesus’ cleansing touch — sin, hurt, or fear. He is both able and willing to make us whole. But this passage also teaches us about the importance of obedience. The healed man’s disobedience, though driven by joy, disrupted Jesus’ ministry in that region.
Even when our intentions are good, obedience must still come first. True faith is not only about believing in Jesus’ power but also trusting His timing and submitting to His word. Let us, as a group, learn to celebrate His blessings with obedience — because honoring His command is the highest form of worship.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for Your compassion and Your willingness to heal and restore. Forgive us for the times we acted on our own excitement instead of following Your word. Help us to walk in obedience and humility, trusting that Your timing is always perfect. May our lives reflect both faith and submission to Your will.
Amen. 🙏