Devotion:
Read Luke 17:11-18.
When we teach lessons about New Testament passages dealing with lepers, we usually go to great lengths explaining how leprosy was extremely contagious, causing those afflicted with it to separate themselves from others and to live isolated lives. But in these days of social distancing and wearing masks, we need little explanation! Jesus healed the ten and sent them to the priests, who would declare them clean and thus able to rejoin their families and society. Only one returns to express gratitude, and we should not miss Jesus’ disappointment with the other nine.
There were only 42 students in my senior class in our little high school, but I had the absolute best math, science, and English teachers a student could possibly have. Our principal took a personal interest in me, gave me a part-time job, and encouraged me as I saved up for college. When I arrived at college, it quickly became obvious to me how very fortunate I was to have had such excellent teachers, support, and encouragement. So I went to each of them and thanked them. To a person, they each seemed very pleased but almost embarrassed by my gratitude, which tells me they did not get thanked enough. I laugh inside when someone describes themself as self-made. No such thing!
Personal Worship Option:
Don’t wait until next week for Thanksgiving. Every day is a good day to thank God for our many blessings. Give God thanks for special people in your life. And today might be a good day to see or call or send a card to someone to express your gratitude to them. You will both be blessed by that!
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