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From the CodexAureus Cleansing of the ten lepers |
The Chaos
Chaos describes a leper’s life.
Lepers, according to Leviticus 13.45-46, were forced to live
as roadside beggars with cover their mouths crying out, "Unclean! “Unclean”
a warning to others.
This left Lepers feeling the emotional pain of separation
and isolation caused by living apart.
The Calling
Fear and shame burdened them since Leprosy
was seen as God’s punishment for serious sin.
The only way out of this
exile was healing and confirmation by a priest, which was considered as difficult
as raising the dead.
It’s no wonder that when
Jesus approached, the lepers cry out: “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
Jesus instructs them to visit
the priests, and while obeying, their leprosy is cured.
One leper returns, loudly
praising God at Jesus's feet leading to a changed behavior and greater
spiritual well-being.
This leper, returning to
thank Jesus, is an outward act of profound faith.
Christ’s New Era
The new era Christ ushered
in, shown by Jesus's power over what was seen as God’s punishment, is marked by
healing, restoration, and acceptance, replacing generations of shame and
isolation like that endured by lepers.
Giving thanks in Christ’s new
era, brings hope, inclusion, and spiritual renewal to those who were sidelined.
Christ’s new area is about
God’s grace for all.
Jesus compassionate intervention shows a significant shift,
reflecting a message of hope because God's grace goes beyond social and ethnic
barriers.
Christ’s new era changes life.
Giving thanks leads to a continuous relationship with God
and changes how we live, showing that faith is about gratitude, not just
seeking help.
Acknowledging God as the
giver of all gifts and practicing gratitude can deepen well-being and
strengthen your relationship with God.
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