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GRATITUDE

Texts: Luke 17:15-16.

But one of them, seeing that he was healed,  returned and  with a loud voice, gave glory to God. He fell facedown at His feet, thanking Him. And he was a  Samaritan . 

Gratitude (thankfulness) is an attitude that you must intentionally cultivate. 

We live in a world where all the good virtues and morals is fast eroding, in fact, it is a common slogan that an average African does not know how to say "thank you ". But if I may add,  ingratitude  is not just an African fever, it's a disease that has been battling with humanity from time immemorial, and this menace has eaten deep into the fabric of human race. 

This explains the scenario we read about in our text.  Before I go any further,  I would like to encourage you to read all the Bible reference attached in this devotion. 

The story in our text introduced us to ten lepers who out of despair  cried out to Jesus for help. Jesus gave out an instruction to them,  and as they set out to obey His instruction,  they automatically received their healing miraculously.

Surprisingly,  they all, with the exception of just one, behaved as though nothing happened,  they simply moved on on their journey. 

This ingratitude didn't go unnoticed to Jesus Himself,  He asked.. Where are the nine? Luke 17:17.

Today,  Jesus is still demanding... "Where are the nine? "  For every miracle and help you have received,  are you also behaving like nothing happened?

To move on in life's  journey, seeking for more miracles,  justifying your actions on the basis of legitimacy and forgetting all of His benefits is the height of ingratitude that is blocking you from receiving more of His blessings. 

You can start by learning to appreciate God for the daily provisions and protection.

Let your soul Bless the Lord.Psalm 103.

 *Are you a grateful  soul?*  

 *A Grateful life is a graceful life.* 

Bible reading: Mathew 10:41-42

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