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When Mercy Lands

Jamaal Williams

11 While traveling to Jerusalem, he passed between Samaria and Galilee.

12 As he entered a village, ten men with leprosy met him. They stood at a distance

13 and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

14 When he saw them, he told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And while they were going, they were cleansed.

15 But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God.

16 He fell facedown at his feet, thanking him. And he was a Samaritan.
17 Then Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?

18 Didn’t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner?”

19 And he told him, “Get up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.”

–Luke 17:11-19 (CSB)

Big Idea: Gratitude rises when Jesus' mercy lands

1. A Life Full of Distance and Need (17:11-13)

We often live with hidden distance, carrying labels and shame that make us feel far from God and others.
Jesus invites honest, unpolished cries because He responds to sincerity, not performance.
True healing begins when we bring our need to Jesus and ask for mercy.

2. A Savior Full of Mercy and Power (17:14)

Jesus sees us fully—our wounds, our stories, and our distance—and moves toward us with compassion.
Jesus heals us as we obey Him, because transformation often comes while we are in motion.
God’s mercy often arrives in ordinary faithfulness as we keep walking, trusting, and persevering in small daily steps.

3. A Samaritan Full of Clarity and Faith (17:15-19)

Gratitude grows when we see the Giver behind the gift, recognizing mercy rather than merely noticing improvement.
Gratitude is hindered when hurry, exhaustion, and entitlement dull our ability to notice God’s mercy.
Saving faith returns to Jesus in worship because gratitude is the evidence of a transformed heart.

4. Conclusion/Application