Luke 17:12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks.
One of the best-known encounters where Luke says "Jesus saw" is this event here. These lepers stood at a distance, knowing that socially and ceremonially they were unclean and not to draw near to anyone - especially a Rabbi. Jesus intentionally saw them and spoke to them, challenging them to do something which required steps of faith: heading toward the priests to be examined for healing from their leprosy. They did so and were cleansed. Only one of them came back to thank God. That illustrates reality: many are "seen", and provided for, but very few give God thanks for His seeing them and intervening on their behalf. How has God shown you He "sees" you, speaks to you, and has done something for you? Have you responded in faith, worship, and thanksgiving?
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