Jesus reveals a characteristic that serves as a lesson for us — the quality of a person with faith. From the Gospel story, we can draw three important lessons about genuine faith.

First, a person of faith calls upon Jesus in times of need. We heard the story of the ten lepers. When Jesus passed through the border between Samaria and Galilee, He was met by ten lepers who, from a distance, cried out, “Jesus! Master! Have pity on us!” “Tanging may pananampalataya lang ang tatawag sa Diyos kapag nangailangan.” Only those who truly have faith call upon God in their time of need. Others may first rely on their own strength or seek human solutions, and as a result, they often end up in confusion and disappointment. But the one who believes knows where true help comes from. Calling upon Jesus means recognizing that without Him, we can do nothing—and that in Him, all things are possible.

Second, a person of faith returns to Jesus in gratitude after receiving blessings. “Ang may pananampalataya si Hesus ang binabalikan kapag nabiyayaan.” Not everyone who calls upon God truly has faith—some do so only when they are in need. Like the ten lepers, all ten cried out to Jesus, but only one returned after being healed. A true person of faith knows how to return and give thanks. Gratitude is the memory of the heart—it reveals who remembers and who forgets. The thankful person recognizes that every blessing, whether big or small, comes from the goodness of God. To give thanks is to acknowledge that we are never self-sufficient, but always dependent on His mercy. Gratitude deepens our faith and keeps us humble before the Lord.

Third, a person of faith listens to and obeys Jesus. After the healed leper returned in thanksgiving, Jesus said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.” “Hindi natatapos sa biyaya ang pananampalataya.” Faith is not only about receiving blessings; it is about living them out. True faith moves us to obedience—to stand up, go forth, and share the love and mercy we have received. Faith that listens leads to action. It inspires us to become instruments of healing, compassion, and hope for others.

My brothers and sisters, faith is the expression of our love for God, but it is also the channel through which others experience His love through us. To have faith is to trust, to remember, and to obey. Let us call upon Jesus in our need, return to Him in gratitude, and follow Him in obedience—so that our lives may become a living testimony of God’s faithful love to the world.