As Christ was heading towards Jerusalem, He met ten lepers cried out to Him for help, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!" Jesus had pity on the lepers and He healed them. They went off rejoicing because they were cleansed. But only one leper thought it worthwhile to return and say thanks. "Where are the other nine?” (LK 17: 11-19).
Jesus expressed disappointment at the attitude of the nine who stayed away and forgot to thank and praise God. God too has a heart, which can be hurt by our ingratitude.
We are unaware of our own ungratefulness and at time we fail to express thanks to God for favours granted. Whatever misfortune happens to us, if we thank and praise God for it, sure it turns into a blessing. We are expected to thank God not only for our happy days but for the upsetting days as well.
We should not let a day pass without thanking and praising God for His blessings, for the good things, the crosses and trials that put us to test.
"The Lord has shown his salvation to the nations"
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