November 18, 2008
Go Wash
Matthew
Leprosy
in the Bible is much like offences. Leprosy was greatly feared. Today people try
so hard not to offend. Everyone tries to be politically correct and tolerant.
Leprosy slowly ruined the body and was often fatal. Offences that are not dealt
with turn into unforgiveness, bitterness, and resentment. These fester in our
soul and can eventually affect our physical health as well. Leprosy led to
separation from the community. Offences separate us from a close relationship
with the Lord, because we are operating out of our soulish realm through
emotions rather than our spirit. God is spirit and those who worship must
worship in spirit and in truth. In the New Testament, Jesus touched the leper
when no one else would. Consequently, the leper was healed by His touch. We too,
can be healed of offences if we come to Jesus for His touch in our lives. Elisha
told Naaman to Go wash seven times and his flesh would be restored. It is
interesting that Jesus told us not to forgive seven times but seventy times
seven. The new covenant always holds us to a higher standard. Naaman was told
his flesh would be restored. If we obey the word and allow it to wash over us
and cleanse us just as the
Janet
Fairbrother