October 17, 2025

When Jesus Said “Go!” – October 17, 2025

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Read: Luke 17:11-19

When [Jesus] entered a certain village, ten men with leprosy met him. Standing at a distance, they called out loudly, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” As they went away they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice. He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, thanking him. And he was a Samaritan. Jesus responded, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give glory to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Get up and go your way. Your faith has saved you.” Luke 17:12-19 (EHV)

When Jesus Said “Go!”

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Have you ever heard someone say “Go!” in different ways?

“Go away!” (The door slams . . . someone’s upset.)

“You should go!” (Like when parents tell you to go to a birthday party you’re nervous about.)

“Go on, you can do it!” (When you’re at bat in baseball or learning to ride a bike.)

“Let’s go!” (When the family piles into the car for a fun trip.)

One time, Jesus said “Go!” but it wasn’t “Go away.” It was to ten men with a terrible skin disease called leprosy. They cried, “Jesus, have pity on us!” and Jesus said: “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” Why the priests? Back then, if your skin disease was gone, the priest was the one who could say, “Yes, you’re healed. You can be around people again.”

Here’s the amazing part: As they were going, Jesus healed them! All ten were healed, but only one man came back to say thank you to Jesus. He knelt at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. That man understood Jesus’ “Go” wasn’t “Go away”—it was “Go, I will heal you.”

And guess what? Jesus still says “Go” to us:

Go to church—he promises to forgive your sins and heal your soul.

Go to him in prayer—he promises to hear you.

Jesus’ “Go” is never to push you away. It’s always an invitation with a promise: “Go . . . and I will be with you.”

Prayer:

Thank you, Lord, for telling me to “GO”—not to push me away, but to invite me close to you. Help me trust your promises and always come back with thanks. Amen.

The questions below are to help families discuss this devotion. The questions are divided by age group as suggestions, but anyone could reflect on any of the questions as they desire.

Questions for Younger Children

Can you think of a time someone told you to “Go!” (Sports, games, family trip, or something else?)

What kind of healing do we need from Jesus? (sickness, sadness, forgiveness)

Questions for Elementary Age Children

Where does Jesus bring healing to us today? (church, his Word, baptism)

Who are some people Jesus uses to bring healing into our lives? (parents, doctors, pastors, teachers, friends)

Questions for Middle School and Above

How does Jesus bring physical healing? (sometimes through medicine, doctors, or even miracles like in today’s devotion)

How does Jesus bring spiritual healing? (through forgiveness, God’s Word, the cross)

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