When God spoke, "Let there be light," darkness vanished. The word of Jesus has that same powerful authority. Just like creation, redemption has its command. Jesus speaks, and it happens. Human efforts failed to cure leprosy, but at Jesus' simple word, it was instantly healed. This disease offered no signs of improvement, yet Jesus' word accomplished everything needed, immediately and forever.

A sinner's state is more desperate than a leper's. Let sinners follow the leper's example by coming to Jesus, pleading earnestly. With even a flicker of faith, saying, "Lord, if you're willing, you can make me clean," there's no doubt about His response. Jesus heals all who seek Him, turning none away. Notice in the story that Jesus touched the leper. The leper had broken the ceremonial law to approach Jesus, but Jesus also broke through the law to meet him.

Jesus swapped places with the leper, cleansing him while taking on ceremonial defilement Himself. In the same way, Jesus became sin for us, though He knew no sin, so we might become righteous through Him. May sinners turn to Jesus, trusting in His powerful, sacrificial work, and quickly experience His healing touch. The hand that multiplied loaves, saved Peter, supports believers, and crowns them, will touch every seeking sinner, making them clean in an instant. Jesus' love is the source of salvation. He loves, He looks, He touches, and we live.