Gratitude

 

Lk 17:11-19

Jesus Heals Ten Men With Leprosy

11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy[a] met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”

14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed.

15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.

17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

As a nation we set aside this day to thank God for the many blessings we have received during our lives and especially this past year. As we live day by day, we take much for granted.  Go, go, go.  But today we STOP, we break the routine, gather with family and friends to share a sumptuous meal and thank God for it all. The Samaritan leper, cleansed of his dreaded disease, came back to thank Jesus after he had shown himself to the priest as Jesus had commanded.  The other nine continued on their merry way, omitting to thank their Healer. Their ingratitude is a lesson to us, NOT to be just TAKERS, but grateful RECEIVERS. As we celebrate today,, let GRATITUDE be the hallmark and major theme of the day...HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

Bro. Rene

Dear God, I can't thank you enough for all the blessings you have given me and offer you my best and most sincere THANK YOU for ALL.   AMEN