Luke 17:11-19 On the way to Jerusalem He was passing along between Samaria & Galilee. & as He entered a village, He was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance & lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When He saw them He said to them, “Go & show yourselves to the priests.” & 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; & 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 & give praise to God except this foreigner?” & He said to him, “Rise & go your way; your faith has made you well.” — “GRATITUDE” The absence of the nine brings light to a spiritual lesson regarding the importance of thankfulness for God’s blessings. — 1Thes 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Psalm100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, & His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name! Col 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. & be thankful. — Maybe having a thankful heart is truly what keeps the doors open between us & God! He knows that this is where we will find His peace! Love Mel
