Today’s episode explores the profound miracle of Jesus healing ten lepers on the borderlands between Samaria and Galilee. These men, cast out by society due to their debilitating disease, lived in constant isolation and despair. When they spot Jesus, they cry out for mercy, and surprisingly, Jesus simply commands them to "Go. Show yourselves to the priests"—an instruction rooted in the Levitical law for declared clean lepers. The miracle unfolds "as they went," meaning their healing occurred in motion, as an act of faith and obedience to Jesus' word before any visible change had taken place.

Upon realizing they were cleansed, nine of the ten men continued on their way, presumably to be declared clean by the priests and reintegrated into society. However, one of them, a Samaritan—a double outcast in Jewish society—returned to Jesus, falling at His feet in profound gratitude and loud praise. Jesus notes the absence of the other nine, highlighting the unique gratitude of this "foreigner." He then tells the Samaritan, "Rise. Go your way. Your faith has made you well," indicating a deeper, holistic salvation beyond mere physical healing.

The devotional delves into six key revelations from this miracle: Jesus moves towards the margins, honoring the faith that acts even without immediate proof, and provides more than just physical healing—He offers wholeness. It also shows Jesus welcoming the outsider, emphasizing that true faith and gratitude transcend social barriers. Finally, Jesus seeks our gratitude, not out of need, but because it reveals the state of our hearts and draws us into deeper relationship. The story challenges listeners to cry out to Jesus without shame, walk in obedience before seeing answers, return in gratitude, seek out the marginalized, and desire wholeness beyond just problem-solving.

Today’s episode discusses one of Jesus' most unique miracles: paying the temple tax. Following a period of great spiritual revelation, Jesus and His disciples are in Capernaum when tax collectors approach Peter, asking if Jesus pays the annual two-drachma temple tax. Peter, without consulting Jesus, immediately says “yes.” When he enters the house where the Lord is staying, Jesus confronts him, demonstrating His divine omniscience by already knowing about the conversation. Jesus then uses a question about kings and their children to subtly reveal His divine sonship, explaining that as the Son of God, He is rightfully exempt from paying the tax for His Father's house.

Despite being exempt, Jesus tells Peter to find a coin in the mouth of the first fish he catches to pay the tax. This act, though not as grand as other miracles, reveals deep truths about Jesus. He knows our needs before we ask and provides for them in unconventional ways that require our participation. His actions demonstrate a profound balance of authority and humility, as He chooses to submit to a custom He is not obligated to follow "so as not to give offense," modeling a life of grace and peace for His followers.

This quiet miracle teaches us that Jesus cares about the mundane details of our lives, not just the dramatic crises. It is a lesson in trusting Jesus with all our needs, balancing our spiritual freedom with humility for the sake of others, and being ready to participate in His work in unexpected ways. The coin in the fish's mouth is an assurance that God's provision is always available and that our obedience to His instructions, no matter how strange they seem, is often the vehicle for His work.

Today’s episode explores the healing of a deaf and mute man in Decapolis. Jesus, having arrived in the bustling Greek-speaking region, is immediately approached by a crowd urging Him to heal a man named Joshua, who was born deaf and could only groan. Instead of healing him amidst the throng, Jesus leads Joshua away to a private place. There, with intimate gestures—touching the man's ears with His fingers and his tongue with saliva—Jesus utters the powerful command, "Ephphatha!" ("Be opened!"). Instantly, the man's hearing is restored, and his tongue is loosened, allowing him to speak clearly for the first time, experiencing the world's sounds with profound joy and wonder.

Despite Jesus' instruction to tell no one about the miracle, Joshua's overwhelming joy leads him to immediately proclaim his healing upon returning to the crowd. The astonished onlookers spread the news rapidly, praising Jesus for doing "everything well," making the deaf hear and the mute speak. This public proclamation, even against Jesus' temporary command for silence, highlights the undeniable and transformative nature of the miracle. The disciples, witnessing the man's complete restoration and the crowd's awe, are further convinced of Jesus' divine identity as the Son of God.

Today’s devotional then delves into the deeper theological revelations of this miracle. It emphasizes that Jesus enters our isolation, meeting us in our brokenness; His words speak to the deepest parts of us, opening what is spiritually or physically closed; His compassion is tangible, as shown by His sigh and personal touch; He breaks barriers by healing in Gentile territory, signaling His universal mission; and ultimately, He restores us to worship and witness, transforming silent lives into voices of praise. The episode concludes by applying these lessons to listeners' own lives, encouraging them to allow Jesus to enter their areas of "deafness" and "muteness" and to respond to His call to live a full, thriving life in testimony to His power and love.

This episode delves into the miracle of Jesus walking on water. The narrative begins after Jesus feeds the five thousand, finding Him sending His disciples across the Sea of Galilee during a severe storm while He goes to pray. The disciples, despite being seasoned fishermen, are terrified as their boat is tossed by relentless winds and waves in the deep darkness of the night.

Suddenly, they witness a figure walking on the water towards them, initially mistaking it for a ghost. Jesus calms their fears, proclaiming, "Take courage. It is I. Don’t be afraid." Peter, with characteristic impulsiveness, asks Jesus to command him to walk on the water. Jesus simply says, "Come," and Peter steps out of the boat, walking towards Jesus with his eyes fixed on Him. However, as he focuses on the howling wind and chaotic waves, Peter's faith falters, and he begins to sink, crying out for help.

Immediately, Jesus reaches out, catches him, and gently rebukes his doubt, asking, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" As they climb back into the boat, the storm ceases, leading the disciples to worship Jesus as the Son of God. Today’s devotional emphasizes that this miracle reveals Jesus' authority over chaos (echoing the "I AM" of God), His invitation for us to step into the impossible through faith, His immediate grace in saving us when we falter, and the ultimate peace found in His presence. The story serves as a call to trust Jesus, even in our storms, and to keep our focus on Him, knowing He will always be there to rescue and bring us to deeper worship.

In Episode 1210 of the 10:10 Thrive Podcast, listeners are immersed in a powerful retelling of the miraculous healing of two blind men who cried out to Jesus as He passed through town. Despite being rebuked and silenced by the crowd, the men refused to be deterred. They cried out with unwavering desperation, addressing Jesus as “Son of David,” a title that recognized Him as the promised Messiah. Even when Jesus didn’t stop immediately, they persisted, following Him into a house. There, Jesus asked a penetrating question: “Do you believe I am able to do this?” With heartfelt conviction, they answered yes. In response, Jesus touched their eyes and restored their sight.

This miracle offers rich insight into the heart of Jesus and the nature of faith. The episode emphasizes that Jesus honors persistence and personal trust. The blind men didn’t have physical sight, but they saw who Jesus truly was—and they followed Him despite obstacles. Jesus’ delay wasn’t rejection; it was an invitation to deeper faith. When He finally engaged them, He made the healing intensely personal, touching their eyes and affirming their belief. His command to keep the miracle private was met with joy so overwhelming, they couldn’t help but spread the news. Their healing became a testimony that radiated throughout the town.

The devotional reflection encourages listeners to consider what Jesus might be asking them to believe today. It challenges them to pursue Him even when answers are delayed, to respond with confident faith, and to let Jesus touch the areas of life that feel broken or ignored. Just as the blind men saw more than the crowds did, we too are invited to see Jesus not just as a miracle worker but as the Messiah who heals, restores, and responds to our cries. The episode concludes with a prayer for deeper trust and an invitation to live a life full of faith, healing, and divine encounter.

In this episode, listeners are drawn into the gripping and tender story of a woman who had suffered for twelve years with a bleeding disorder. Ostracized by society and deemed unclean by religious law, she lived a life of isolation and shame. But on the day Jesus passed through her town, she summoned all her courage and faith to do something radical—touch the hem of His garment. She believed that even a brief contact would be enough to bring healing. As she pressed through the crowd, unnoticed and afraid, her fingers brushed His cloak, and immediately, her bleeding stopped. Jesus, sensing power had gone out from Him, stopped everything and asked, “Who touched Me?”

Though surrounded by a pressing multitude, Jesus was not too busy to notice her touch. Trembling, the woman came forward and told Him the whole truth. In one of the most tender moments in Scripture, Jesus called her “Daughter”—restoring not only her health but her dignity, identity, and peace. This episode highlights the profound intentionality of Jesus. He wasn’t just on His way to perform another miracle; He paused in the middle of a life-or-death situation to address the faith of one overlooked soul. To Jesus, she wasn’t an interruption—she was the purpose. His miracles, we are reminded, are not simply about curing illness but about redeeming stories and restoring hearts.

The devotional invites listeners to reflect on the nature of Jesus as one who sees the invisible, honors bold and broken faith, and gives more than healing—He gives identity. Jesus is not overwhelmed by our needs, nor is He distant from our pain. Whether you’ve carried shame, disappointment, or exhaustion for years, this story reminds you that one encounter with Jesus changes everything. Like the woman in the crowd, you are seen, valued, and invited to reach out in faith. Jesus is still in the business of stopping for the one, still speaking peace, and still calling us “Daughter” or “Son” with tender authority and love.

After a long day of teaching, Jesus and His disciples cross the lake, seeking rest. As Jesus sleeps, a sudden storm arises—violent, chaotic, and terrifying. Despite the disciples’ experience as fishermen, they are overwhelmed and panic. In desperation, they wake Jesus, crying out for help. With quiet authority, Jesus rebukes the wind and waves, and immediately, the sea is stilled. His disciples are left in awe, wondering, “Who then is this, that even the wind and sea obey Him?”

The episode highlights that this miracle is more than a display of divine power—it reveals Jesus' dual nature. He is fully human, experiencing exhaustion and needing rest, and fully divine, exercising sovereign authority over nature. The disciples’ fear and Jesus’ calming response underscore the central truth that peace is not found in the absence of storms but in the presence of Christ. Jesus is undisturbed by what overwhelms us. His presence in the boat doesn’t prevent the storm, but it guarantees that we are never alone in it.

The devotional invites listeners to examine their own storms and fears, encouraging them to anchor their faith in Christ rather than circumstances. Jesus’ calming of the sea is a reminder that He commands chaos and responds to our cries—not with rebuke for our panic, but with grace and peace. His question, “Why are you so afraid?” becomes an invitation to deeper trust. No matter what threatens to overtake us, Jesus is with us, speaks peace, and remains our sure foundation through every trial.

In a tense Sabbath gathering at the synagogue in Capernaum, Jesus stands before a watchful and divided crowd. Among them is a man with a withered hand—silent and suffering—whose very presence becomes a test. The Pharisees are not there to worship but to accuse, waiting to see if Jesus will heal on the Sabbath, which they deem unlawful. Jesus, fully aware of their motives, asks a piercing question: “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” Their silence exposes their hardened hearts.

With righteous anger and deep compassion, Jesus calls the man forward and commands him to stretch out his hand. In an instant, the withered hand is restored—whole and functional. The crowd gasps in awe, overwhelmed by the miracle, while the Pharisees erupt in fury. Rather than rejoicing at the man’s healing, they storm out, enraged, determined to destroy Jesus. The miracle of restoration is met not with celebration from the leaders, but with plotting and malice.

This powerful episode showcases Jesus’ courage, authority, and compassion. He defies legalistic traditions to prioritize mercy and healing. He sees the invisible, restores the broken, and confronts hypocrisy with truth. His act not only heals a man’s hand but exposes the spiritual blindness of the religious elite. It’s a moment that reveals Jesus’ unwavering commitment to love—even when it costs Him everything.