‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬The plight of lepers then and now hasn’t changed much. In Bible days, they were usually confined to the outskirts of the city because they were considered unclean. Interacting with other people was not permitted so they would not make them unclean as well. This segregation and stigmatization must have informed the action of the ten leprous men who came to Jesus. They cried for help with a loud voice, indicating how desperate they were for solution. The Master did not disappoint them, as He gave them instructions of what to do. He sent them to go and see the priest, holding in their hands the things that the law required of someone who had been cleansed of leprosy. Literally, Jesus taught them to act in faith. Their obedience produced result; they were cleansed in the way as they went.

By thanking the Lord, he gained access into more of God’s goodness. Ingratitude will shut the door of blessings, but gratitude will give you access to more.

One of the lepers cut short his trip to the priest, returning to Jesus to offer thanks. From our text, we noticed that he made his voice of thanksgiving as loud as he had made his plea earlier. Watch how Jesus reacted. He showed surprise that the remaining nine did not return with the same mind of gratitude as this stranger. This gives us a reading into the mind of God whenever we receive any extension of His hand in our affairs; He wants us to come praising Him. Then Jesus asked this man to go “and be made whole”. By thanking the Lord, he gained access into more of God’s goodness Ingratitude will shut the door of blessings, but gratitude will give you access to more.