Daily Devo

God Sees You

By: Lisa Hodgins

Friday, March 28, 2025

Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. Psalm 30:2

Matthew 8 opens with a story of miraculous healing. A man with leprosy approached Jesus, knelt down before Him, and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” (Matthew 8:2). In those days, Leprosy had no cure. Lepers were exiled from the Jewish community, leaving their homes and families behind. Jesus was that man's only hope, and he demonstrated great faith by believing Jesus could heal him. The large crowds near Jesus probably jeered him for daring to come close to them and approach Jesus. He likely risked being attacked, as everyone feared catching his contagious disease and becoming unclean.

Most of the people who witnessed Jesus’ miracles failed to see Jesus as God. The religious leaders and Jewish law said all lepers were unclean. But Jesus saw beyond the law. He saw the man's heart and his desperate need for healing. Contrary to the law and Jewish tradition, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. He comforted him by saying; “I am willing.” When Jesus said, “Be clean!” the man was instantly cleansed of leprosy. The crowd must have been shocked and amazed! Their priests couldn't do it; their rituals and rules couldn't do it... everyone knew; only God can heal leprosy.

We may not have leprosy, but we all need our uncurable disease healed, the one we call sin. Everyone must recognize their need for a Savior and have faith Jesus can cure their sin problem. God's Word says Jesus Christ is the only way to find freedom from the bondage and burden of sin. As Christ Followers, we have the cure for a terminal illness. It's sad to think about, but many people deny their illness and refuse to accept the cure Jesus offers.

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12

Jesus saw the heart of that leper, just as sees yours. If you believe, He will hear your cry for help and healing. Have faith, God sees you! Trust His perfect timing and purpose for your life. Don't lose hope, God sees you and loves you!

Read: Proverbs 15:29, 1 Samuel 16:7