Remember to say "Thank you"

Remember the story of the leper who returned to Jesus with a thankful spirit? Jesus healed ten men in the story, but only one returned to thank Him. Isn’t it a shame that out of ten men, only one was grateful that Jesus had radically changed his life?


“On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

Luke 17:11-19


Being thankful for your family, your home, your food, and other things you have are important, but they are not the most important things. Remember that the most important things that you have to be thankful for are the things that God has done in your life. The way he has reached out to you and called you His son or daughter is a blessing, and the gift of salvation is not something to be taken lightly. Remember to spend some time being thankful this year for the blessing it is to be called one of God’s children.