Good morning, Loved Ones,Hump day is a day late this week. My apologies, but yesterday got away from me.
Today we look at the gospel reading from Sunday's lectionary.
Luke 17:11-19 (The Message)
11-13It happened that as he made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"
14-16Taking a good look at them, he said, "Go, show yourselves to the priests."
They went, and while still on their way, became clean. One of them, when he realized that he was healed, turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God. He kneeled at Jesus' feet, so grateful. He couldn't thank him enough—and he was a Samaritan.
17-19Jesus said, "Were not ten healed? Where are the nine? Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider?" Then he said to him, "Get up. On your way. Your faith has healed and saved you."
Today I give thanks that the church's healing is often found in those who are considered outsiders.
I give thanks for the work of Elena Morales and the MUSA theatre group who bring healing and hope to those who are survivors of domestic violence.
I give thanks for the bi-lingual prayer group gathering at the church last night.
I give thanks for the voices of little Alin and Ashley reading many scriptures aloud last night, but particularly Philippians 4:6-7 about not worrying and turning our worries into prayers. If I had a recording of their voices reading that passage to listen to once a day, then worry would occupy far less of my day.
I give thank for hot chocolate, sweet bread and apples with caramel dip.
We're a day late, but not short on gratitude,
Gimme cinco!
Pastor Rick
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