God Encounters : Melissa Miller

Canvas Church : San Diego

God Encounters 

Melissa Miller 

"On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.” (Luke 17:11-19 ESV)

Leprosy is comparable to the zombies in the tv show The Walking Dead as far as it being called "the death before death" & and also as far as what they look like (ailments). This is why the other 9 stood back at a distance. All except for 1. 

Some healing is instant & some he tells to walk it out in faith. Sometimes God doesn't always give you his hand but he gives you his word. 

People after Gods heart care more about Gods approval than the approval of others. They aren't satisfies with outward appearances, they want inward transformation. 

"Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan." (Luke 17:15, 16 ESV)

Sozo- to save, keep safe & sound, rescue from danger or destruction, wellness, complete wholeness. Luke 17:19

People after Gods heart have an attitude of gratitude.  What prayer request are you living in? What has God blessed you with already that you take for granted when other people are coveting what you have. 

Is the height of your joy dependent on the depth of your things? Speaking life. 

People after Gods heart seek his PRESENCE over His PERFORMANCE. Don't seek after feelings and experiences, seek after God. He is everything you need. 

Jehovahjireh - he provides (its who he is)