The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/011014.cfm) reminds me that God is a personal God.
Leprosy is one of the more serious diseases of that time. A leper is considered not only sick, but unclean - an outcast in society. That is why when Jesus touched the leper, it was a symbol not only of healing, but also of the man being brought back to society. Jesus got personal and touched the man. No amount of sickness can prevent God from touching us, from being personal, from reaching out to us.
God makes all things new.
His touch restored the person to health and back to society. His love took away the darkness brought about by sickness and disease.
May we always remember that whatever situation we may be in, God will always be ready to get his hands dirty and reach out to us, touch us, and heal us. That's how personal God is to each and everyone of us.
Father God,
Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for always being personal - for being ready to reach out to me and going down to my level. I pray that you never tire of making me feel your love in a personal way, in a way I would understand and feel. Amen.
Blessed day!
In Christ,
-g-
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