Only One Was Saved

Only One Was Saved

From Sunday Morning Messages from God's Word by Lake Merced Church of Christ

March 22, 2026

About this episode

Jay Mijares reflects on the story of Jesus healing the ten lepers, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and recognizing Jesus as Lord.

In “Only One Was Saved,” Jay Mijares reflects on the account of Jesus healing the ten lepers and centers the lesson on one searching theme: gratitude. All ten men cried out for mercy, all ten obeyed Jesus by going to the priests, and all ten were physically cleansed along the way. Yet only one returned. That one man—a Samaritan, the least expected of the group—came back praising God, fell at Jesus’ feet, and gave thanks. The lesson presses us to see that this story is about more than physical healing; it is about the kind of heart that truly recognizes who Jesus is. The nine lepers received what they wanted and kept moving, but the Samaritan understood that the One who healed him deserved immediate worship, gratitude, and surrender. This is where the lesson makes its sharp contrast: some people want Jesus for help, relief, or blessing, but do not truly return to Him as Lord. The Samaritan did more than acknowledge a miracle—he recognized his need for spiritual healing. When Jesus tells him, “Your faith has made you well,” the point goes deeper than restored skin. He was not only cleansed outwardly, but saved inwardly. The others were healed, but only one truly returned in faith…

People in this episode

Host: Jay Mijares

Topics covered

  • gratitude
  • healing
  • faith
  • worship

Keywords

  • Samaritan
  • spiritual healing
  • thanksgiving
  • daily gratitude

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