Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.”And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked,“Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well. Luke 17:11-19 (NIV)
If you had been cured of an incurable disease, would you have been overwhelmed with gratitude and thankfulness?
If you think about it, wasn't your sin incurable leading to death? And, hasn't Jesus cured you of that?Why is an attitude of gratefulness so rare?
Why is it found more often among the lowly and outcast, as opposed to the privileged?
Is America cursed with wealth and ease, making it too easy to forget God?
What can we do to have a consistent heart of thankfulness and gratitude before God?
Remember what Paul said in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
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