“GOD NOTICES THE GRATEFUL HEART”

Luke 17:11-19

Same circumstance… but different attitude or perspective.

– Dog vs. cat.

– Shoe salesmen in Africa.

– What about us?  Gratitude is the appropriate response of the blessed.

Verses 11-13

– Ten lepers asking Jesus to have mercy on them.

Verse 14

– Jesus responds, by telling them to show themselves to the priests, and He heals them.

– Eph. 4:5… “Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive in Christ when we were dead in transgressions.”

Eph. 2:1, Eph. 4:17-18, Eph. 2:12, Rom. 7:5, 2 Tim. 2:26

Verses 15-16

– One of the ten, a Samaritan, returns to thank Jesus.

Verses 17-19

– Jesus takes notice that the nine others did not return to thank Him.

Conclusion…

– God notices the grateful heart.

– Give thanks whatever happens!

– Be grateful to each other.

– Be thankful for our salvation.

– Be thankful for God’s love!