Day 7
Luke 17:11–15
As you read today’s passage, notice some things
about the leper who returned to thank Jesus.
First, he came loudly. He couldn’t contain his
gratitude. This occasion called for an unrestrained,
extreme, public display of thanks.
about the leper who returned to thank Jesus.
First, he came loudly. He couldn’t contain his
gratitude. This occasion called for an unrestrained,
extreme, public display of thanks.
Second, he came close. The ten lepers “stood at a
distance” (v. 12) from Jesus—lepers were
close to those who were “clean.” The healed leper
who “fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks”
(v. 16) was the only one of the ten who ever got
close to Jesus. Gratitude places us in close proximity
to Christ, where we experience the fullness of His
redeeming power and enjoy the blessing of His
presence.
Third, he came from a distance. “He was a
Samaritan” (v. 16). This man had never known the
true God until Jesus came into his world and
transformed his life. After being separated from Jesus
by a religious, cultural, and physical gulf, he loved
what he saw in Jesus.
Gratitude will draw you close to Jesus. Look for an
opportunity today to thank the Lord for what He has
done in your life—aloud, and in the presence of
others.
My plan is to praise God in front of my husband and
kids for things the Lord has done. But also for things
they have done. I want my kids to see me praising
the Lord and speaking highly of Him throughout our
"normal" day.
Who did you show gratitude to?
For His Glory,
