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Nov 22, 2015

“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)