Matthew 8:2

Read Matthew 8:2.

1.  Cleansing must be asked for; it is not automatic. The leper sought Jesus' presence and worshiped Him, but there was no cleansing until the leper brought up the request to Jesus.

2.  Notice about the request:  the man didn't presume on Jesus' omniscience.  Instead, the man was specific and forthcoming.

3.  Observe how out of place the leper was in the crowd.  A leper (unclean, contagious) didn't belong in the crowd!  A sinner may feel out of place in a religious crowd, but he is never out of place in the presence of Jesus.  Uncomfortable, perhaps, but never unwelcome.