It's worth a try...

When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” (Matthew 8:1-2 ESV) As Jesus was coming down off the Mountain after His award-winning sermon, crowds followed. One man decides to NOT follow, but get down in front of Jesus and give a very personal request. He was desperate to be sure. Like many there, he believed that Jesus has the power and authority. His question, the real question, is: "Will He do it for me? Am I worthy? Do I matter enough to Him?" The answers are mixed: Are we worthy? No. Do we matter enough? O, yes. Will He do it for me? It's worth a try...