12 As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. 15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” 16 He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And Jesus said to the man, “Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.”
GRATITUDE FOR BLESSINGS
Reading this story, we are tempted to judge the "ungrateful nine". But, how often do we take our own blessings for granted and fail to thank the Lord? Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men (Ps 107:15). Many times, we enjoy the gifts but forget to thank the Giver. We are quick to pray in times of trouble, but slow to praise when things are going great.
Be consistent in turning to God in both trial and triumph. Show your kids a grateful heart and an understanding of the Source of all good things (James 1:17).
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