“And Jesus answering said, were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith has made thee whole”. – Luke 17:17-19(KJV)
Ten lepers were healed but only one was made whole because he rendered thanksgiving. The nine were healed but still carry the scars of leprosy while the one that returned to give thanks was made whole without any sign of ever being a leper. Our prayer receives intervention but thanksgiving provides perfection. We give thanks to God to experience change of position. God is committed to perfect all that concerns us, but until the one leper returned with a loud voice of thanksgiving he did not experience perfection/wholesomeness. Thanksgiving is a vital key to obtaining the promises of God – I Thess. 5:18(KJV) “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”. When we render due thanksgiving unto God we are bound to witness the flow of His supply in our life. Jesus rendered thanks to God over five loaves of bread and it fed five thousand hungry men. When we thank God we are guaranteed answer to our prayer. The scriptures admonishes us in Philippians 4:6(KJV) “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God”. Thanksgiving keeps God at work on our behalf. May the Almighty God himself move to wipe away your secret tears on that issue that refuse to go in your life as you render him quality thanks in Jesus Name.
Prayer: Father, release your grace upon me that will enable me to always render quality praise and thanksgiving to you as my lifestyle. In Jesus Name
Bro Joel Ezeugo