Thanksgiving -Thank God !

Psalm 111

Praise the Lord.
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. 
Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who have pleasure in them. 
Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures for ever. 
He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful. 
He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. 
He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations. 
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy, 
they are established for ever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. 
He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name! 
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; 
a good understanding have all those who practice it. His praise endures for ever!

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
--1 Thessalonians 5:18

God’s Will: Thankfulness

1 Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

A Thankful Leper – Luke 17:11-19

Amen.

Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem when He passed through a village where ten lepers were. Because they were unclean from their disease, they stood away from the crowd but still yelled to Jesus asking Him to have mercy on them. They apparently knew who He was and that He had the power to heal them.

Jesus told them that they should go to the priest, the one who could declare them healed from their disease. When they arrived at the priest they were made clean of their leprosy.

Of the ten, only one returned to thank Jesus. He came to Jesus’ feet and bowed down to Him to show his gratitude. Jesus asked if there were indeed ten who were healed and why only one returned to thank Him. Even though many people are touched by Jesus, few give Him the praise and glory He deserves.

Blessings upon each of you this Thanksgiving season.

Bblessings always!