April 28, 2014

Luke 17:12 - 19 (NKJV)

Then as He entered a certain village there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. You are never too far away from God to call upon Him and know that He will hear you. And they lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy upon us!" Master, understanding who God is, is a positive step in getting answers to prayer. So when He saw them, He said to them, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. Obedience overcomes doubt and fear and leads to healing. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. Going before God with a humble and thankful heart is always beneficial, every day is a good day to lay our cares at the foot of the cross. So Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?" And He said to him, "Arise go your way. Your faith has made you well." His obedience healed him and his faith made him complete and well before God.

Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV)

Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

Abba Father today and everyday we sing Your praises, with humble, obedient, and thankful hearts we lay our cares before you, confident in Your answer; it is in the name of our Lord and our Savior Christ Jesus that we pray. Amen.