I am the 10th Man

Now on His way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border of Samaria and Galilee. As He was going into the village, ten men who had leprosy met Him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When He saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priest.” And as they went they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked Him - and he was a Samaritan.
Luke 17:11-16

In desperation these ten men cried out to the Lord for healing. Their act of obedience caused them to be cleansed outwardly. However, most of them missed the most important transformation - their heart to be cleansed inwardly.

Out of the ten men, only one came back with a heart of gratitude to thank Jesus for His miraculous healing. Jesus replied, “Were not all ten cleanse? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner? Then He said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:17-19).

Is giving thanks to God a natural response for you once He has met your needs?

Just like the 10th man, I want to trust God at His word and act upon it. Then I want to follow through with a heart of thanksgiving and testify about His goodness. I desire to walk this life like the heart of the 10th man.

Dear Father,
Remind me to have a heart of gratitude when I have overcome any obstacle or valley that was set before me. Forgive me for the times I have failed to give You praise for meeting my needs. You are so faithful!

Charity O