Article June 22, 2020 ISSUE

Listening to what we most need to hear about our health

Carla Stillman

Historically, people suffering from leprosy were considered unclean and were isolated from society. Others were careful not to touch them or even come near them for fear of contracting the disease. So imagine the drama of the moment when Christ Jesus reached out and touched a leper—and healed him.

The Bible gives this account: “There came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed” (Matthew 8:2, 3).

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