While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. – Luke 5:12-13
This is one of the paramount passages in the Bible. Lepers were outcasts in society, they were actually expected to carry a clapper-bell to warn 'the pure' that a leper was near, and they should get away for their own safety. Jesus, without hesitation, or fear of the disease, simply said 'I am willing' and he made the leper well. This remains true to this day, if you ask, in earnest, God will listen, and heal you. All you have to do is be reverent, prayerful, and willing to approach God and ask.
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