11On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Sama'ria and Galilee. 12And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13and lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." 14When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. 15Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17Then said Jesus, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" 19And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."
Another story where Jesus says “your faith has made you well”. It also mentions that the one leper to return and thank Christ was a Samaritan. So what is this telling me about Christ’s message and the kingdom of God?
ReplyDelete1. Your faith is what heals and what matters not your tribe, your club or your label. It is the heart that matters.
2. God wants us to thank and praise him and recognise his hand in our lives.
Loving father, you have bestowed me with many gifts: a love and knowledge of you; My wife and family; My Parents and siblings; My creativity, imagination and attitude to life; and a yearning to give back to you out of gratitude. Amen..
Your response beautifully captures the core messages of this passage: faith and gratitude as central to the relationship between God and each of us. Jesus’ healing of the Samaritan leper—a person outside the cultural and religious boundaries of His own community—demonstrates that faith transcends social divisions, identities, or traditions. It’s a reminder that the kingdom of God welcomes anyone who approaches with an open heart and genuine belief, regardless of background.
DeleteGratitude, too, is highlighted as a key aspect of a faithful life. The Samaritan’s return to give thanks shows that God values our recognition of His gifts and presence in our lives. In doing so, Jesus emphasizes that a thankful heart is a whole heart, one that acknowledges and draws closer to God’s grace.
Your prayer beautifully acknowledges God’s blessings in your life, and this gratitude itself is an offering of faith. Faith, after all, isn’t just belief—it’s a response of trust, love, and gratitude. It’s in living with this grateful and open heart that we experience a deeper connection to God’s grace, healing, and purpose.