In Luke 17:11 –19, Jesus meets ten men afflicted with leprosy and heals them all. Yet only one—a Samaritan—returns to give thanks and worship. While the physical healing is miraculous, the greater miracle lies beneath the surface: a heart changed by faith.

In this message, The Not-So-Obvious Miracle, we are reminded that the most extraordinary works of God are often not the ones we can see, but the ones taking place within us. The thankful leper experienced both healing of the body and salvation of the soul—a transformation that moved him to worship at Jesus’ feet.

Like him, we, too, are called to see beyond the visible blessings of daily life and recognize the unseen hand of God at work in every gift, every mercy, and every breath. Our gratitude itself is evidence of God’s grace working within us through faith in Christ.

Whether through miraculous healing or the quiet sustaining grace of daily bread, all good things flow from our gracious Lord. In giving thanks, we confess that faith and proclaim to the world that Jesus alone is our healer and Savior—the giver of both physical and eternal life.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Tony Boos; Reader: Joe Rathert

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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Oct 12, 2025

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