Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, ‘Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.’ Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’ Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. - Matthew 8:1-3.

Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.’ - Matthew 19:13-14.

Reflection:

One very important thing that really pops out at me with these two scriptures, it is the approachability of
Jesus Christ. Even those who were considered the lowest of lows in Hebrew society, lepers and children,
could come to Christ knowing that he cared for them. Doesn't this make you wonder how approachable
you are to people, especially those in need. I mean I have to ask myself, Am I following the example of
of the Lord? Would I talk to a leper, let alone touch him. I remember when aids was first diagnosed
and the attitudes people had to people inflicted with that terrible disease. As it turned out I was asked to
do my seminary internship on a aids unit. I sure learned something about approachability.
How approachable are you? Would any of these “unclean” people be allowed to visit in your home? Would any of these people be able to talk with you outside of your home? Would any of these people be able to call you and talk with you by telephone? Would you even allow any of these people to communicate with you by email? Before the spiritually sick will be healed we must allow them to have contact with us. We must be approachable. Are you?


Prayer:

Dear Lord, thank you that i can always come to you, I can always count on you,
may all feel the same about me. May I alway be approachable.THANK YOU GOD FOR
BEING GOD. In Jesus Name Amen.