Matthew 8:1-17  Verse 17 says, "In order that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, saying, 'He Himself took our infirmities, and carried away our diseases.' " 

After finishing the sermon, Jesus "had come down from the mountain,".. All He has spoken would still be ringing through the ears of the multitude.. but the first one to act was a leper.  This man came and bowed down before Jesus and said, "Lord if You are willing, You can make me clean."   It was more than a question. It was a statement of faith. "And He stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, 'I am willing, be cleansed.' "  

The second one to approach Jesus was a centurion, a roman officer, who came to Jesus on behalf of a servant. "Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering great pain."  Jesus was willing to go to the suffering servant, but the centurion called himself unworthy for Him to come to his home. Instead, he appealed to the obvious authority that Jesus had and asked Him to say the word. Jesus called this "great faith". 

The third person to be healed in this passage was Peter's mother-in-law.  No one asked Jesus to intervene.. but He saw the need.. He touched her hand.. and she was healed. 

After this many more suffering people were brought to Jesus. Many were demon-possessed and " He cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were ill." 

Faith was running through that town.. and all who came to Jesus found Him able to meet their great need.  Jesus had a lesson to speak in the midst of this. "And I say to you, that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness.. "  

Only those who will come to Jesus in faith will find their place in the Kingdom.  A leper, a centurion, a servant, or a precious family member.. whoever you are.. whatever your need.. whatever your status.. it doesn't matter. What matters is that you come to the One who takes away our infirmities and carries away our diseases.  May we act on what He has said.. May we ask in faith and find Him willing... May we believe in His authority to just say the Word. 

Father in heaven, we rejoice in Your goodness to us. You have given us a Mighty Savior who hears our prayers and Who heals our diseases. Thank you for stirring us up to act in faith.. to ask in faith.. and to walk in faith.. until that day when we will come to the table in Your Kingdom!  In Jesus our Lord we come. Amen.