Hey friends. Welcome back to Strong & Courageous.

Today I want you to notice something different about the story of the ten lepers. Ten men who were sick cried out to Jesus from a distance. They said “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” And Jesus told them, “Go show yourselves to the priests.”

Now here’s the key part. They were not healed yet. Their skin was still diseased. Nothing had changed. But they started walking anyway.

And the Bible says: “As they went, they were cleansed.” Did you catch that They were healed while they were walking in obedience.

Not before.

Not after they saw proof.

But as they went.

Sometimes we wait to obey until we see the miracle.

We wait to forgive until the hurt goes away.

We wait to step out until we feel confident.

We wait to trust God until things make sense.

But often, God moves when we move.

Healing happens as you go.

Courage grows as you step.

Faith strengthens as you obey.

Maybe today God is asking you to take one small step — even if nothing looks different yet. Take it.

You might just find the miracle waiting on the other side of obedience.

Be strong. Be courageous.

See you tomorrow.