The Vitamin- February 26th

Willing?
Mark 1:40-41 NIV
A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." {41} Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!"

After reading this verse, I’m inclined to spend more time talking about the leper than Jesus. I’m impressed with his approach. He comes to Jesus with a dire need. Leprosy was a death sentence. He drops to the ground and though the text says he begged, his words sound almost matter of fact. “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”

The leper was right. It’s a simple statement of fact. The question? Was Jesus willing? Jesus had compassion. Jesus always has compassion on those who suffer, but sometimes it’s God’s will to heal and sometimes it isn’t. In this case Jesus was willing, but back to the leper. His request is dripping with both confidence and humility. He knows that Jesus has the ability and he leaves the matter to the Lord’s discretion.

When it comes to earthly matters take a lesson from the leper. Be bold and confident in your prayers and leave room for God’s will to be done. We all want God’s will to be done…isn’t that why we’re praying in the first place?

Blessings on your Thursday!

Pastor Prigge

THIS SUNDAY AT VICTORY
BRING YOUR BIBLE TO CHURCH! Lutherans talk a lot about the Word. Let’s get into it.

8 and 10:45 a.m. Worship – Moments From Mark – Willing to Heal?

9:30 a.m. Bible Study – Know What You Believe: More about the Church. What it is and isn’t etc. Good stuff. You’ll want to be here.