Mark 1:40-41

we can ask anything in the name of Jesus. Through the power of Holy Spirit and in the authority of Jesus…all things are possible. He has the  power to heal our mind, our body and our spirit. Uppermost in the mind of the Father is our spiritual good. He allows what will transform us into the image of His Son. His mercy endures forever and He is full of compassion for His creation. He wants no one to perish but all to come to Him in Jesus.

All things work together for good for those who love God and accept His calling on their life.

Mark 1:40-41

40 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”

41 Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”

Jesus already demonstrated His ability to eliminate uncleanness when He expelled the demonic spirit at Capernaum. Now, a man with a different type of impurity seeks cleansing, and Jesus’ success confirms that God’s rule overcomes all obstacles to health and holiness.

In a few ancient manuscripts, the Greek word splanchnizō, which refers to being moved with pity, replaces the term orgizō, which indicates anger. However, the substitution likely reflects a later change by a copyist, to avoid the difficulty of this verse. Jesus affirms His desire to cleanse the man, indicating He is not upset by the leper’s plea. Faithlife Bible.

He not only healed but touched the leper. How often do we see the need but remain unmoved and uninvolved? Scripture has over 400 passages admonishing us to care for the poor. NKJ Bible.

Matthew 8:2 | And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”

Matthew 8:3 | Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Luke 5:12 | And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”

Luke 5:13 | Then He put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately the leprosy left him.