Random Thoughts
Scripture – Luke 17:11-19: 11Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. 15One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. 17Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”
Reflection: There are several intriguing, though somewhat random, things I see here. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. There His life would end on a cross. He knew that. He always moved with that as His final destination on earth. He also moved toward that cross with the assurance that death is not the end of life. That’s a truth that informs my view of life today and every day.
The ten men with the skin disease knew something about Jesus – enough to call out to Him for help. A lot of people today need help. They look for it in all kinds of places and people even as they ignore the ultimate Helper.
The ten people were healed when they acted on what Jesus told them to do. Sometimes He gives me very clear direction and I don’t act on it. It’s like I’m waiting to be healed or strengthened or encouraged before I’ll move. Yet how many times do I miss His miraculous work because I refuse to do what He says?
One out of the ten came back to thank Him. That’s actually a pretty good percentage. A lesson I keep re-learning is that I’m called to serve people because they need help. If I’m doing it for a personal reward, I’ve missed the point of service.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
Reflection: There are several intriguing, though somewhat random, things I see here. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. There His life would end on a cross. He knew that. He always moved with that as His final destination on earth. He also moved toward that cross with the assurance that death is not the end of life. That’s a truth that informs my view of life today and every day.
The ten men with the skin disease knew something about Jesus – enough to call out to Him for help. A lot of people today need help. They look for it in all kinds of places and people even as they ignore the ultimate Helper.
The ten people were healed when they acted on what Jesus told them to do. Sometimes He gives me very clear direction and I don’t act on it. It’s like I’m waiting to be healed or strengthened or encouraged before I’ll move. Yet how many times do I miss His miraculous work because I refuse to do what He says?
One out of the ten came back to thank Him. That’s actually a pretty good percentage. A lesson I keep re-learning is that I’m called to serve people because they need help. If I’m doing it for a personal reward, I’ve missed the point of service.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
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