I WANNA BE A ROCK STAR.

Mark 1: 40 – 45


When Michael Jordan was playing Basketball, it was said that he never saw the beginning nor the end of a movie. This was because he had to sneak into the theater after the movie started and leave before it ended, otherwise, he would have been mobbed by adoring fans. At least he could sit in the dark of the theater and enjoy himself with his family and friends for a few minutes without anybody knowing he was there.
Even though many of think how cool it would be to be like Mike, or Mick Jagger, or any famous person that we can think of, even for just one day. We think of only the money, talent, or good looks, but we never think of the down side that famous people go through.
Famous people can never just walk into town without everybody looking for them, to be near them, thinking that whatever talent or power the person may have will rub off on them.

43 Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning:
44 "See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."
45 Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.

Jesus was literally the super Star of his day. Thousands upon thousands of people would hear of his coming to town and mob him. They wanted to be in his presence, and once it was known that Jesus could heal the sick and suffering, well; “Fugeddaboudit”.
As in the past, Jesus can heal today as He has done through out history. And, in some countries, thousands, if not millions, still come in droves to be in His presence.
Why is it that we in America are so hesitant to bask in His glory, especially here in the Northeast?
Maybe it's because we are afraid of the lepers that seem to follow Him. You know, all those drunks, junkies, criminals, and feeble minded, that walk with God every step of every day.

40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean."
41 Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!"

To be honest with you guys, I can't think of a decent way to wrap this up. The only thing I know is that I have been made clean by Jesus.
I am sure that you have too..