In the workplace, we need willing and able people.  If they are not willing, then they will be perpetual grumblers, reluctant to give any more than they must, encouraging other workers to resent their work and the people around them.  On the other hand, if they are not able to do the work, they will put pressure on other workers and managers, becoming expensive liabilities. However, although you can train willing people how to do their work, you can never train skilled people to be willing (Isaiah 1:19-20).

Jesus is both willing to respond to people who trust Him, and able to meet their needs (Hebrews 7:25).  He is so different to most powerful human authorities who are often either unwilling or unable to help individuals (Matthew 23:1-4).  The leper in today's narrative knew that he was rejected by his village and family because of his disease (Leviticus 13:45-46).  He might have thought that there was no point in approaching Jesus in the middle of a crowd, because they would also make him go away.  But his faith overcame his fear.  He got through the crowds, past the disciples and knelt down at Jesus' feet - in full view of everybody.

He believed that Jesus could heal him, but did not presume: "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean".  Jesus demonstrated His willingness by touching the man - something nobody else would dare to do for fear of catching the disease and automatically becoming religiously unclean (Leviticus 5:3).  Jesus then demonstrated His ability to heal by commanding the leper's body to be clean: and it was.  For the leper, it was an intensely private encounter.  But it was also public - in front of the crowd and especially the disciples.  Next, this healing must be validated by the priest (Leviticus 13:16-17), and then, after thanking God for his healing, the man could safely re-enter his home and community.  

Jesus is still seeking people who have enough faith to push past the obstacles and defy the criticism of others, to present themselves and their needs to Him.  When they do, He is willing and able to help them - to forgive their sin, to deal with their fear, to fill them with His Spirit, to give them hope for the future and peace with God.  His willingness comes from His heart of love, compassion, mercy and grace.  His ability comes from the infinite power of God.  The leper recognised His power to deal with the incurable disease.  If you know Jesus has the power, do you doubt His willingness to help you?  Bring your brokenness to Him and see that He is still willing and able to do anything He chooses.