When we consider both healings we are confused.  It is hard for us to draw any instructional clues about how to approach God for healing.  One comes to God thinking that he is so important… And the other comes filled with shame not even able to lift his eyes to look into those of his healer.  The one is angry for not receiving special consideration… shouting his indignation.  And the other has the voice of a beggar… “If you choose…”  One comes promising rich payments if he is healed.  And the other has nothing to offer.  These two could not be more different… Yet both are healed…

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