S – While he was in one of the towns, a man was there who had leprosy all over him. He saw Jesus, fell facedown, and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” 

¹³ Reaching out his hand, Jesus touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean,” and immediately the leprosy left him.

Luke 5:12–13 CSB

O –  Commentary:

If You are willing You can make me clean. His only reservation seemed to be Jesus’ willingness. According to the Mosaic Law one who was leprous was not to be touched by anyone who was ceremonially clean. When someone clean touched something unclean, the clean became unclean. Luke, in describing Jesus’ actions, showed that Jesus was the Source of ceremonial cleansing. If He was the Source of cleansing for that leper, He would also be the Source of ceremonial cleansing for the nation. This theme is carried on into the next healing (vv. 17–26) and into the call of Levi (vv. 27–39). At the touch of Jesus, immediately the leprosy left him. 

“Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures,

A – Jesus did a number of things that were unacceptable.  He allowed the leper into his space and he touched him.  The miracle was amazing.  Beyond that, here a couple of things that changed for the leper:

• He was healed.
• He was allowed into a social gathering.
• He was physically touched for the first time.
• His identity changed from “the leper” to the healed 

It is remarkable that Jesus’ act of obedience changed the whole trajectory of this man’s life.  Are we willing to do what is “unacceptable” to do that for someone else?

R – Heavenly Father, you are the God who has no limitations.  Please help us to be led by your Holy Spirt and obey when you tell us to act.  Give us courage when it is uncomfortable.  Help our words and actions help others draw closer to you.