Reflect today on your approach to God's goodness

And one of them, realizing that he had been healed, returned, glorifying God aloud; and fell at Jesus' feet and thanked him. He was a Samaritan. Luke 17: 15-16

This leper is one of ten that Jesus healed while traveling in Samaria and Galilee. He was a foreigner, not a Jew, and he was the only one who returned to Jesus to thank him for his recovery.

Notice that there are two things this Samaritan did when he was healed. First, he "returned, glorifying God aloud". This is a meaningful description of what happened. He didn't just come back to thank you, but his gratitude was expressed very passionately. Try to imagine this leper crying out and praising God for sincere and deep gratitude.

Second, this man "fell at Jesus' feet and thanked him." Again, this is no small act on the part of this Samaritan. The act of falling at Jesus' feet is another sign of his intense gratitude. He was not only excited, but also deeply humiliated by this healing. This is seen in the act of humbly falling at Jesus' feet. It shows that this leper humbly acknowledged his unworthiness before God for this act of healing. It's a nice gesture that recognizes that gratitude isn't enough. Instead, deep gratitude is needed. Deep and humble gratitude must always be our response to God's goodness.

Reflect today on your approach to God's goodness. Of the ten healed, only this leper displayed the right attitude. Others may have been grateful, but not to the extent that they should have been. And you? How deep is your gratitude to God? Are you fully aware of all that God does for you every day? If not, try to imitate this leper and you will discover the same joy he discovered.

Lord, I pray to address you every day with deep and total gratitude. May I see everything you do for me every day and I can respond with sincere thanks. Jesus I believe in you.