Luke 17:11-19

“15. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God.

16. And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: mad he was a Samaritan.”

One of the simplest things to do is to say thanks. However, it also seems to be one of the easiest things to forget.

Jesus was passing through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. He entered a certain village and was met by 10 lepers. They recognized Jesus and asked him to heal them (they begged him, just as we do when we are in crisis). Jesus saw them and told them to go show themselves to the priests. At that moment they had the opportunity to say thanks, but did not. It is common courtesy to say “thank you” when someone helps you. We teach this same principle to our children. When the Samaritan noticed that he was already healed, he turned around to give God thanks. Jesus asked, was not there 10? But where are the other 9?

We are made to glorify God – always. But when we Jesus does miracles, and blesses us above and beyond the normal everyday blessings, He deserve an even greater praise. Jesus is looking for us to be like the one who came back.

Do not take God’s goodness for granted. Don’t forget to tell God “thanks”.