Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas
Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas
This sermon emphasizes the importance of expressing humble gratitude and honoring God for His blessings, as illustrated by the story of the ten lepers.
Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together in the spirit of fellowship and unity to bask in the divine light of God's Word. It is a joy and a privilege to share this space with you, as we seek to understand the profound wisdom and timeless truths that the Lord has so lovingly revealed to us in Scripture. We are gathered here, not as strangers, not as mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by a common faith and a shared love for our Savior.
Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a familiar passage from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 17, verses 11-19. This is a passage that speaks volumes about healing, humility, and honor. It is a passage that resonates with the very essence of our Christian faith.
In this passage, we encounter ten lepers who are healed by Jesus. Yet, only one returns to express his gratitude. This story is a powerful reminder of the importance of humility in our gratitude and the necessity to honor God through our thanksgiving.
The lepers stood at a distance, as was customary for those with their condition. They were not allowed to come close, to touch or be touched. Yet, even from afar, they called out to Jesus. They recognized Him as their only hope, their only chance at healing. And Jesus, in His infinite compassion, did not turn them away. He did not ignore their pleas or dismiss their suffering. Instead, He extended His mercy and healed them.
The lepers were told to go and show themselves to the priests. This was a requirement of the law, a necessary step in their reintegration into society. But as they went, they were cleansed. This is a powerful image of faith in action. They didn't wait to see the healing, they didn't demand proof. They simply obeyed, and in their obedience, they received their healing.
The healing of the lepers also speaks to the inclusivity of God's love and mercy. Among the ten, there was a Samaritan, a foreigner. Yet, he too was healed. He too was shown mercy. This is a powerful reminder that God's love is not limited by our human boundaries. It is not confined to a certain group or ethnicity. God's love is for everyone, regardless of who we are or where we come from.
Firstly, we see that the Samaritan leper's gratitude was immediate ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO
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