BE THANKFUL

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 Jesus healed ten lepers while on route to Jerusalem through Samaria and Galilee, but only one came back to thank and praise Him (Luke 17:11-19). To understand the importance of being thankful, you can see Jesus asking about the remaining nine. ‘Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Luke 17:17-18. Then Jesus said to him in verse 19, 'Rise and go; your faith has made you well.' Does that mean that the remaining nine people were also healed but not well?

As 2024 approaches its conclusion in a few days, let us reflect on all that God has done for us and express genuine gratitude. Grace is the reason for our survival, not our ability to do anything. Do you think you are better than those who have passed away? Appreciate God for good health. If you are ill, thank God for healing since that illness has claimed many lives during the year. Thank God for providing you with all your needs, based on His riches in glory. Thank Him for all that you have achieved and those that you have not. Thank Him for answered and unanswered prayers, for He has His reason for not answering. The Scripture says ‘in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:18, also, Psalm 118:1 says ‘Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.’. 

Show gratitude to Him for sending His only son to die for our sins and reconcile us with Himself. ‘For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. ’ 2 Corinthians 5:19-21.

Never take His love for granted. Be grateful, thank Him for everything, and watch as your faith makes you well. 




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