A Tale Of Ten Lepers (A Sermon On Luke 17:11-19)

I suspect that for myself, 90% of the time I walk around totally forgetful of how fortunate I am, and of all the good things God has done for me. 9 out of 10 mornings I do not wake up giving thanks for my lovely family, my good health, my spiritual community or for my life in Christ. 9 out of 10 mornings I get up thinking about how much work lies in front of me and how much I need a cup of coffee!

I forget! And I suspect that you do too! Do you remember what it was like before you really came to know Christ? Do you remember what it was like before you felt the presence of the Spirit of God animating your life and giving you direction and purpose? Do you remember what it was like before God placed you in a spiritual community of persons who do not judge you, but who love you as Christ loves you - not for what you have accomplished, but simply for who you are?

We want to get on with life, and we should move forward with joy, but we must remember too to look back in thankfulness! Moving forward in faith while looking back in gratitude - that’s the picture the Gospels give us of abundant life I think.

Moving forward in faith while looking back in gratitude - lest we forget.

Lest we forget all God has done for us. Let we forget all that He has given us. Lest we forget all the riches that we have here. Lest we forget!