Gratitude is the lifestyle Jesus Christ came to restore in all people; it is a living attitude of genuine gratitude to God for all He has done.
Our Gospel reading is simple enough, but let me make it a little simpler. Ten “dead men walking” pleaded with Jesus for their lives. Death was the natural course for those with Leprosy. Life was a gift from God; restoring life was a genuine miracle.
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm 107:1
According to God’s Word, Death is an invader into God’s design; the result of man’s stubborn refusal to simply accept God’s goodness and mercy.
Adam and Eve wanted to be their own gods rather than to serve the true God. That is death; separation from God the Giver of life.
Jesus came that we might have abundant life. Jesus came to redeem life to all “walking dead men;” so we might have “newness of life,”
Abundant life is knowing God and doing His will in our lives. Abundant living calls for abundant gratitude. To live newness of life means living our thanks to God.
Jesus provided a miracle for His disciples and for the ten lepers. Ten got the miracle, but one got the message. Ten got the sign, but only one got the insight into abundant living; give God your heartfelt thanks for His gift of salvation. Remember to say, “Thank you to Jesus.” Psalm 107:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.”
Scriptures
- Luke 17:12-17
- Psalm 107:1
