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The Samaritan Leper, Giving Thanks

In the Word

And he said to him, “Rise and go your way, your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:19).

Of the Word

Ten men were cast out of the city due to their leprosy. Forced to live away from family and friends, the disease took a toll on them physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually. So when they raised their voices to Jesus seeking His mercy, He granted it. Imagine how overjoyed they were when they realized their disease was gone. Imagine just how fast they ran back to the arms of their loved ones (Luke 17:11–19).

But instead of running home, one man ran back to Jesus. Now, the Scripture doesn’t say he actually ran to Jesus, but don’t you think he did? His praise, posture, and thankfulness showed he knew Who made him well.

We, too, can follow the example of the one man. Raise up your voice to Jesus, seeking His mercy. And when He grants it, run to Him with praise and thankfulness.

Walking with my Lord

Heavenly Father, have mercy on me! Forgive me, heal me, and help me remember to run to You in praise and thankfulness when You give me all of these good things. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.


Mustard Seed: The Race of Faith. Author: Amanda Stacy, DCE. 28/28 ©2015 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. Code: #40196

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations were taken from ESV Bible® (The Holy Bible English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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