Luke 17:11-19
Some people are able to experience profound spiritual health and vitality.
(Luke 17:11-19) Now on His way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As He was going into t village, ten men who had leprosy met Him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When He saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him – and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then He said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”
(John 6:66) From this time many of His disciples turned back and no longer followed Him.
1. Helpfulness
A. These may or may not have been “religious” people.
B. Jesus helps all people.
2. Humbleness
(17:15-16) One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him - and he was a Samaritan.
A. Ten were helped. Only one was humbled.
B. Everybody is different.
C. Jesus likes humble people more than He likes haughty people.
D. Which group am I in?
3. Healthiness
(17:19) “Rise and go; your faith has made you WELL.”
A. All ten were “cleansed” (vs 14)
B. All ten were “healed” (vs 15)
C. Only one was made “well” (vs 19)
D. If I have to ask myself if I am experiencing profound spiritual health and vitality, I’m probably not. If I have it – I know it.
(Psalm 1:3) He is like a tree planted by streams of
water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.