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For Friday, August 8, 2025:

Luke 17:13 NLT, 10 men with leprosy appealing to the Son: “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

Leprosy was a long, drawn-out death sentence. These men had been to doctors and healers of all sorts, with no success. Knowledge of Jesus’ healing abilities preceded their meeting up with him. So the 10 men called out, “Have mercy on us!”

Jesus decided to accommodate their request. For him, this was easy to do. “Go show yourselves to the priests.” The men would be healed as they walked. Problem solved. Jesus was being kind, loving everyone as he was wont to do. The men weren’t members of his congregation or of his Synagogue. They weren’t disciples or even necessarily believers. They simply asked for help, and Jesus delivered.

Only one of the ten, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” Where were the other nine? This really isn’t a theological point. It’s common courtesy. If someone does you a huge favor, in this case saving your life, you should make a point of thanking them! And the only man showing gratitude was a Samaritan, a foreigner, not a member of Jesus’ group!

Jesus told the grateful one, “Your faith has saved you.” You can bet that he stayed healed. The leprosy never returned. Our faith saves us as well. Faith in the Son assures us a place in God’s eternal Kingdom. Don’t forget to return with gratitude on your lips!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus In the City Fellowship