Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Luke 17:11-37 Cultivating the Grace of Gratitude

Ten lepers were healed, yet only one turned around and thanked Jesus, and he was a Samaritan!  The nine Jewish men simply headed to the priest as instructed.  It wasn’t until they turned to head to the priest that they were cured.  “By coming to Jesus, the Samaritan man received something greater than physical healing:  He was also saved from his sins.  Jesus said, ‘Your faith has saved you.’”  My commentary also said every believer should cultivate the grace of gratitude … An unthankful heart is fertile soil for all kinds of sin.”

The Pharisees asked Jesus when He thought the kingdom of God would appear, which was tragic with Him standing right beside them!  “The Pharisees were preoccupied with the great events of the future, but were ignoring the opportunities of the present … Certainly we should look for His return and long to see Him come, but at the same time, we should be busy doing His work when He comes.”

Father, help me to cultivate the grace of gratitude more in my own life, and help me to be busy doing Your work and not sitting back watching for Christ’s return.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford

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