"Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine — where are they? " Was no one found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?" Luke 17:17-18
Jesus had just healed 10 lepers. It is difficult for us to understand the significance of this act. First, lepers were prohibited from intermingling with those who were not like themselves. This was due to the potential for spreading the disease. In fact, those with leprosy had to announce themselves as having the affliction whenever they came near those without it. They were required to shout "Unclean! Unclean!" Second the disease was absolutely incurable. It meant a life of desolation, ostracization and suffering.
Jesus took pity on them and healed them. Only one, however, thought to thank. The scripture records that the one was a Samaritan, implying that the other nine were of the people of God.
Beloved how often do we fail to return to our Lord to express our appreciation? How often do we take his goodness and benevolence toward us for granted? How many nights have we cried out for healing and relief, only to forget all about the Healer the moment we were made whole? It is a tragedy when the people of God are guilty of this. It is worse when those who are not members of the household of faith are more charitable towards our father. After all, has he not given us the cure for destruction?
"Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name." Ps 100:4
In Revival,
Lee
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