Not Too Busy To Give Thanks

1. JESUS IS THE SOURCE OF EVERY BLESSING.

“Now on His way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As He was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met Him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, ‘Jesus, Master, have pity on us!’”

Luke 17:11-13 (NIV)

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

James 1:17 (NIV)

• Faith in Christ is how we are healed.

“When He saw them, He said, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed.”

Luke 17:14 (NIV)

2. GIVING THANKS MAKES US WHOLE.

“One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then He said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you well.’”

Luke 17:15-19 (NIV)

• Busyness is the enemy of thanksgiving.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:

• Do this week’s YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan: “Thankful Everyday” (4 days).

• Check out this week’s podcast: “Giving and Thanks”.

• Be intentional about giving thanks to God daily.

• Get more information about our next Baptism Day on December 12th.