“Gratitude”
Luke 17:11-19
A Savior’s Grace and A Leper’s Gratitude . . .
- He was thankful because he once stood at a distance, but now was able to fall at Jesus’ feet.
- We have much to be thankful for because we once stood at a distance, but through Christ we are brought near.
- He was thankful because he once was condemned, but now grace has been shown to him.
- We have much to be thankful for because we were once condemned, but now the grace of God has been demonstrated toward us. (Romans 5:8)
Grace and Gratitude . . .
- Grace and gratitude are inseparable.
- There is no expression of gratitude without recognizing that we are the undeservingrecipients of glorious grace.
- We are not entitled to grace, but deserving of wrath.
Recognizing God’s grace . . .
- All I have, I did not give and do not deserve.
- It is only by God’sgrace.
- All I need, I cannot give and do not deserve.
- It is only by God’sgrace.
Recognizing God’s grace is acknowledging that He is the source of all my provision and I am undeserving.
My Response . . .
When I recognize that all I have and all I need are only by God’s glorious gift of grace, the appropriate response is worship fueled by an attitude of thanksgiving. (Luke 17:15)
