Luke 17:11-19 11 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”14 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.15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. 17 So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? 18 Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.”
SOAP – Luke 17:15-16
The appropriate response by those touched by God’s amazing work and power is continual thankfulness. Those who recognize God’s greatness and awesome power can’t help but worship and praise God with overwhelming reverence. A Christian’s calling is to be the light in this dark, fallen world, glorifying God through our love, behavior, and our words.
How often do you praise God amongst those who don’t know Him? You can begin today by sharing all of the things that God has done for you and by demonstrating godly behavior to those who do not know Him.
Father God, I thank You for the amazing works You have done in every area of my life. Give me the courage to speak life and truth into the lives of those who don’t know You. Let my life, my behavior, and my attitude towards people represent You well. In Jesus’ name. Amen.