Read Luke 5:12-16

JESUS HEALS A MAN WITH LEPROSY
Leprosy was a feared disease because there was no known cure for it, and some forms of it was highly contagious. Leprosy had a similar emotional impact and terror associated with it as AIDS does today.
Called Hanson’s disease today, leprosy still exists in parts of the world in a less contagious form that can be treated.
The priests monitored the disease, banishing lepers who were in a contagious stage to prevent the spread of infection and readmitting lepers whose disease was in remission. Because leprosy destroys nerve endings, lepers would unknowingly damage their fingers, toes, and noses, which would become infected and rot.
This man with leprosy had an advanced case, so he undoubtedly had lost some bodily tissue. Still, he believed that Jesus could heal him of every trace of the disease.
Lepers were considered untouchable because people feared contracting their disease. Yet Jesus reached out and touched the leper to heal him. You may consider certain people who are diseased or disabled to be untouchable or repulsive. You must not be afraid to reach out and touch them with God’s love. Who do you know who needs a touch of God’s love?
People were flocking to hear Jesus preach and to have their diseases healed, but Jesus made sure He often withdrew to quiet, solitary places to pray. Many things clamor for your attention, and you often run yourselve ragged attending to them. Like Jesus, you should take time to withdraw to a quiet and deserted place to pray. Strength comes from God, and you can only be strengthened by spending time with Him.