October 4, 2020 · Luke 17:15–18

Reflecting Perfection Part 7: Thankfulness & Gratitude

“But one thing, in the midst of the revelry, they forgot to say two simple words: “Thank you.” And also one person who does remember, albeit a little bit late, the Samaritan, a Samaritan, a foreigner, someone who was viewed as unclean, not just for leprosy, but for their ethnicity. We know that Jesus' disciples were racists against the Samaritans. They wanted to blow them up literally with fire from heaven, and here Jesus is using a Samaritan to teach all of Israel a lesson. Be thankful. Simple as that. Have gratitude. … We just don't get thanks. … When I read the story, I need to remember, most of the time I'm one of the nine lepers who never said thank you. When I look at my life, when I see that all that God has given to me, I need more gratitude.”