04 27 Luke 5.12-16 Our passage describes the encounter of a man who broke all kinds of social taboos and Mosaic laws being a leper and coming to Jesus. Jesus also went against the norms of the day by reaching out to the leper. In this story we see the devastating impact leprosy can have on an individual leaving them filled with despair, yet what a compelling story to see that in his desperation he pushes aside any fear he may have had about his condition and comes to the only person he believes can help him. Leprosy gives us a vivid picture of our sin. We are outcasts from God’s presence, yet when we come to Him for cleansing, He says I will, be clean. What an encouraging passage for any who call on the name of the Lord. No matter how dirty or repulsive we feel we are, God can make us clean again.