The Biblical Remix – Hands In Da Air

Luke 17:11-19 – http://bit.ly/biblicalremixhandsindaair

While Jesus was rolling up into a new neighborhood, ten dudes with the infectious skin condition of leprosy were screaming at him from far like Mister Softie done showed up. They yelled for Jesus to show them some mercy.

At that time lepers were rejected by society and were not allowed to be in contact with non-lepers.

Jesus being all smooth just gives them a command to bounce and go to the priests.  The priests at that time were the ones who checked you out to see if leprosy was still there or not.

Once the ten dudes obeyed Jesus’ command and started walking towards the priests, Bam, they were cured.

While nine of them ran off in excitement, one of the dudes went up to Jesus screaming and hollering like he won the lotto.  This dude was a foreigner (a Samaritan).  He couldn’t stop thanking Jesus.  He even bowed down on the floor to give thanks.

While he was screaming in thankfulness, this Taio Cruz song was playing in the background:

“I throw my hands up in the air sometimes, Saying AYO! Gotta let go. I wanna celebrate…”

Reflection:

So many times we have been foreigners/outcasts in scenarios.  We know the shame/embarrassment of being on the outskirts.  Yet God makes it His business to reach those who reside on the margins.

So whether you grew up in a slum, the projects, or a not so affluent community, please be aware God resides there too.  The streets are a part of His element.

You know times where it was late and you could have been stabbed, raped, shot, or even jumped.  Yet God’s hand of protection was on you.

Let us make sure as the outcasts/misfits that we give God praise and thanks for protecting us and for curing us from a hopeless mindset/worldview.  Some of our people still live like rejected lepers socially and mentally.

The Good News is Jesus is still in the business of showing compassion.  If you are in need of that today, cry out “Jesus, Master, have mercy on me”