We often write our blessings in the sand, & we engrave our complaints in the marble! (Spurgeon)

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2 We often write our blessings in the sand, & we engrave our complaints in the marble! (Spurgeon)

3 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus.

4 Luke 17: Pg. 741 Now on His way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As He was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met Him. They stood at a distance

5 Luke 17: Pg and called out in a loud voice, Jesus, Master, have pity on us! 14 When He saw them, He said, Go, show yourselves to the priests. And as they went, they were cleansed.

6 Luke 17: Pg One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus feet and thanked Him and he was a Samaritan.

7 Luke 17: Pg Jesus asked, Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner? 19 Then He said to him, Rise and go; your faith has made you well.

8 Genesis 3:9-11 Pg. 2 9 But the Lord called to the man, Where are you? 10 He answered, I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.

9 Genesis 3:9-11 Pg And He said, Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?

10 Genesis 3:21 Pg The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.

11 The other nine lepers were healed, but they missed something that only one of them experienced and that was an audience with Jesus.

12 Thankfulness is one of the easiest virtues for anyone to practice, and certainly it is one of the cheapest; so let all Christians especially comply with the apostolic injunction, Be ye thankful. It, is a soul-enriching taking to be thankful.

13 I am sure, that a Christian man, with gratitude for a small income, is really richer than the man who lives a graceless life, and is plentifully endowed with worldly wealth. SPURGEON

14 I. We can be thankful that our state does not define our status. vs I. Podemos estar agradecidos que nuestra condición no define nuestra posición. vs

15 Luke 17: Pg. 741 Now on His way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As He was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met Him. They stood at a distance

16 II. We can be thankful today because He hears our prayers and sees our condition. vs II.Podemos estar agradecidos porque Él escucha nuestras oraciones y ve nuestra condición. vs

17 Luke 17: Pg and called out in a loud voice, Jesus, Master, have pity on us! 14 When He saw them, He said, Go, show yourselves to the priests. And as they went, they were cleansed.

18 1 John 5:14-15 Pg. 864 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us whatever we ask we know that we have what we asked of Him.

19 Matthew 1:21 NKJV And she (Mary) shall bring forth a son, and you shall call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins.

20 Psalm 116: 1-2 Pg. 435 I love the LORD, for He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

21 There is always a blessing in our obedience.

22 III. We can be thankful today because we BELIEVE what He has done. vs III. Podemos estar agradecidos hoy porque creemos lo que EL ha hecho. vs

23 Luke 17: Pg One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus feet and thanked Him and he was a Samaritan.

24 IV. We should give thanks because Jesus pays attention to our response. vs IV. Debemos dar gracias porque Jesús presta atención a nuestra respuesta. vs

25 Luke 17: Pg Jesus asked, Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner? 19 Then He said to him, Rise and go; your faith has made you well.

26 HE SAW THE LORD UPCLOSE! FELL on his face at HIS FEET!

27 SAYING THANK YOU IS A STATEMENT OF OUR CHARACTER.

28 Psalms 119:65-72 Pg. 438 Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD. 66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in Your commands. 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your word.

29 Psalms 119:65-72 Pg You are good, and what You do is good; teach me Your decrees. 69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart. 70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in Your law.

30 Psalms 119:65-72 Pg It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. 72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

31 Matthew Henry s Commentary: However God has dealt with us, he has dealt with us better than we deserve; and all in love, and for our good.

32 Many have knowledge, but little judgment; those who have both, are fortified against the snares of Satan, and furnished for the service of God. We are most apt to wander from God, when we are easy in the world.

33 Psalms 136 Pg. 443 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.

34 Psalms 136 Pg to Him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever. 5 who by His understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever. 6 who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.

35 Psalms 136 Pg who made the great lights His love endures forever. 8 the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever. 9 the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.

36 Psalms 136 Pg to Him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt His love endures forever. 11 and brought Israel out from among them His love endures forever. 12 with a mighty hand and outstretched arm; His love endures forever.

37 Psalms 136 Pg to Him who divided the Red Sea asunder His love endures forever. 14 and brought Israel through the midst of it, His love endures forever. 15 but swept Pharaoh and His army into the Red Sea; His love endures forever.

38 Psalms 136 Pg to Him who led His people through the wilderness; His love endures forever. 17 to Him who struck down great kings, His love endures forever. 18 and killed mighty kings His love endures forever. 19 Sihon king of the Amorites His love endures forever.

39 Psalms 136 Pg and Og king of Bashan His love endures forever. 21 and gave their land as an inheritance, His love endures forever. 22 an inheritance to His servant Israel. His love endures forever.

40 Psalms 136 Pg He remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever. 24 and freed us from our enemies. His love endures forever. 25 He gives food to every creature. His love endures forever. 26 Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.