That the leper (former) could not go into his own tent, having to stay outside. This would certainly be uncomfortable but it was intended to be public—a demonstration that he really was healed. Each of us should live our lives in public in such a way that the people in our lives can see for themselves that we are different—healed…

This is what happens to the rest of us lepers when we have been covered by the blood of Jesus. Once our sins are forgiven, our part in the process is to wash ourselves. We have to change; I know I say that a lot but this picture emphasizes our role in our relationship with Jesus. We change our habits, get rid of the old and embrace the newness—freshness—of life…