Sermon Devotions
Inspiring weekly devotions that motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ!
Week of November 23rd
Devotion 1: Crying Out for Mercy
Scripture: Luke 17:13 — “And they raised their voices, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’”
Reflection:
The sermon reminds us that the lepers were “helpless and hopeless”, isolated, and living a “long, lonely trek toward death.”
They stood at a distance, yet still called out to Jesus — the “ultimate difference-maker.” What a picture of every person dealing with the “leprosy of sin,” unable to heal themselves.
In their desperation, they didn’t whisper — they raised their voices. They believed Jesus could do what no one else could. Many people try to fix themselves with effort, religion, or good intentions, but the leper’s story reminds us plainly: “Jesus is our only hope!”
Today, remember: God is not far from your cry. He hears loud pleas and quiet ones. All He asks is honesty and dependence.
Prayer:
Ask the Lord to cultivate in you a heart that cries to Him first. Pray that He would help you acknowledge where you cannot heal yourself. Thank God that He hears you, even when you feel “at a distance.” Ask that He would draw you closer to His mercy.
Action:
Identify one area where you feel helpless and tell Jesus honestly, “Master, have mercy on me.” Don’t try to fix yourself — bring your burdens to the Lord.
Devotion 2: Obedience Before the Outcome
Scripture: Luke 17:14 — “When He saw them, He said… ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they were going, they were cleansed.”
Reflection:
The lepers obeyed Jesus before anything visibly changed. When they took their first steps toward the temple, they still had leprosy.
Their healing didn’t come first — their obedience did.
This is a profound picture of faith. Much of Christian growth happens on the way, not all at once. Sometimes God gives a command that doesn’t match our circumstances. But our cleansing can come somewhere along the way.
Maybe God is calling you to obedience even though life doesn’t look fixed yet. Trusting His command invites His transforming work into your journey.
Prayer:
Pray that the Lord would strengthen your faith to obey even when you don’t see results yet. Ask that He would give you courage to take the next step He’s asking for. Call on the Holy Spirit to help you trust His timing in your healing, growth, or change.
Action:
Ask God: “What step(s) of obedience are You calling me to take today?” Then take that step — even if you don’t see immediate results.
Devotion 3: Turning Back with Thanks
Scripture: Luke 17:15–16 — “Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan.”
Reflection:
Only one leper returned to give thanks. This is a dramatic moment — one that reveals how deeply gratitude matters to God.
The thankful man turned back, glorified God loudly, fell at Jesus’ feet, and gave thanks repeatedly.
This man didn’t just receive a gift — he sought the Giver.
Ingratitude is spiritually dangerous:
- It causes us to “miss the moment.”
- It makes us take God for granted.
- It leads us to believe we are responsible for our blessings.
But gratitude opens our eyes. It reorients us away from what we lack and toward what God has given. It pleases the Lord.
Prayer:
Call on the Lord to make you like the one who turned back. Ask that He would help you to glorify Him openly and joyfully. Pray that He would forgive your moments of taking His goodness for granted. Ask that He would cultivate a daily rhythm of gratitude in you.
Action:
Today, speak out loud three specific things God has done for you — and tell Him thank You for each one.
Devotion 4: A Heart Made Whole
Scripture: Luke 17:19 — “Stand up and go; your faith has made you well.”
Reflection:
The phrase, “made you well,” means far more than physical healing — Jesus was declaring the Samaritan man saved.
While the other nine received cleansing, only this one experienced saving faith. The Samaritan’s nine friends were declared clean by the priest, but he was declared saved by the Son of God!
Gratitude didn’t earn his salvation, but it revealed the posture of a heart awakened to grace. He didn’t just want restored skin — he wanted a restored relationship with his Creator.
Healing touches the body. Salvation transforms the soul. Gratitude keeps both pointed toward Jesus.
Prayer:
Thank the Lord for the saving grace offered through Jesus. Pray that He would help your gratitude be genuine, not occasional. Call on the Father to strengthen your faith so that it is real, humble, and worshipful. Ask that He would make you a difference-maker by reflecting Jesus’s mercy and grace.
Action:
Spend five minutes at Jesus’s feet — silently or aloud — thanking Him for the gift of salvation and every grace He has poured into your life.
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