Luke 17:11-19 (The Message)
It happened that as he made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
Taking a good look at them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.”
They went, and while still on their way, became clean. One of them, when he realized that he was healed, turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God. He kneeled at Jesus’ feet, so grateful. He couldn’t thank him enough—and he was a Samaritan.
Jesus said, “Were not ten healed? Where are the nine? Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider?” Then he said to him, “Get up. On your way. Your faith has healed and saved you.”
Life tastes better when we are thankful. It takes the bitterness out of life.
The one who returned was not only healed; he was also made thankful.
He was made whole. Jesus healing touched not only his body but also his heart.
He knew he didn’t deserve what he was given. It was a gift. And the only response was to turn back and give thanks. His heart was healed as well as his body. He felt good…happy…whole again. That is the way it it is with God’s healing grace. It does more than we ask for and it never fails to make a difference in our lives. Even if the difference is facing our illness with hope in our hearts because God is with us and no matter what happens, we cannot loose!
So turn back and thank God. Be happy for God’s healing grace where ever and however you have experienced it in your life.
"The best and most beautiful
things in the world cannot be
seen or even touched.
They must be felt with the heart."
Helen Keller
Prayer thought for the week: “Lord, help me to see that life and all that is precious in it is first of all a gift which warms the heart before it can be said to be a right, which enrages the mind. Keep me thankful for the giftedness of life and Your healing grace. A gift indeed!”
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