Luke 17:11-18  There is an interlude from  teaching as Jesus continues heading towards Jerusalem.  They are passing "between Samaria and Galilee" when 10 men, all with leprosy call out to Him. "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"   Jesus does not hesitate to send all ten men to go show themselves to the priests... to be examined and declared clean.  They obey and head towards the tabernacle. But.. only one turns back to glorify God when he realizes that he has been healed. 

How could the others not turn around and praise the Lord? They were all cleansed. They were all obedient to the command to go show themselves.  But.. nine missed an opportunity to give glory to God and to receive another word from Jesus.  "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well." 

How would we react to such a situation?  To be in great need.. facing an impossible trial.. a disease so horrible that you cannot recover on your own...  and then.. miracle of miracles you come within shouting distance of the Healer!  Would we fall on our knees and worship the God who showed mercy?  I hope so!  

In fact, we have all been in that situation.. covered with the disease of sin.. unable to cleanse ourselves. And we are all in shouting distance.. and even closer.. to the only One who can cleanse us and make us whole. He is willing to answer our cry.. and we can go our way rejoicing.. But, let us not miss the opportunity to turn around and give glory to God! We can never praise Him enough for what He has done!

Father, I want to be one who recognizes Your grace and mercy and who falls on my knees and gives You glory.  Don't let me miss any opportunity to give You glory!  I  will glorify Your Name in the everyday blessings and in the trials and struggles of this life. You are so good and ready to forgive!  You are abundant in lovingkindness and there is none like You.  You are the Healer, Jesus, and we need Your healing touch today.  Make our faith great, Lord and help us to always give praise and glory to God!  Thank You!  Amen.