1214: The One Who Returned

Episode 1214 July 31, 2025 00:10:00
1214: The One Who Returned
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1214: The One Who Returned

Jul 31 2025 | 00:10:00

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Show Notes

Today’s episode explores the profound miracle of Jesus healing ten lepers on the borderlands between Samaria and Galilee. These men, cast out by society due to their debilitating disease, lived in constant isolation and despair. When they spot Jesus, they cry out for mercy, and surprisingly, Jesus simply commands them to "Go. Show yourselves to the priests"—an instruction rooted in the Levitical law for declared clean lepers. The miracle unfolds "as they went," meaning their healing occurred in motion, as an act of faith and obedience to Jesus' word before any visible change had taken place.

Upon realizing they were cleansed, nine of the ten men continued on their way, presumably to be declared clean by the priests and reintegrated into society. However, one of them, a Samaritan—a double outcast in Jewish society—returned to Jesus, falling at His feet in profound gratitude and loud praise. Jesus notes the absence of the other nine, highlighting the unique gratitude of this "foreigner." He then tells the Samaritan, "Rise. Go your way. Your faith has made you well," indicating a deeper, holistic salvation beyond mere physical healing.

The devotional delves into six key revelations from this miracle: Jesus moves towards the margins, honoring the faith that acts even without immediate proof, and provides more than just physical healing—He offers wholeness. It also shows Jesus welcoming the outsider, emphasizing that true faith and gratitude transcend social barriers. Finally, Jesus seeks our gratitude, not out of need, but because it reveals the state of our hearts and draws us into deeper relationship. The story challenges listeners to cry out to Jesus without shame, walk in obedience before seeing answers, return in gratitude, seek out the marginalized, and desire wholeness beyond just problem-solving.

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