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Jul 09, 2008 11:21 pm		Classic Brandon Bracey Devotion(5/27/04): You Did Not Even Say Thank You!
Brandon Bracey		Brandon Bracey's Word Of Devotion:You Did Not Even Say Thank You! Luke 17: 16-19 Amplified Bible, "16 And he fell prostrate at Jesus feet, thanking Him( over and over). And he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus asked, Were not(all) ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was there no one found to recognize and give thanks and praise to God except this alien. 19 And he said to him, Get up and go on your way. Your faith( your trust and confidence that spring from your belief in God) has restored you to health. Have you ever watched some children open up presents during Christmas? Man, they are so excited and overjoyed because they are looking forward to those gifts that they have desired. The child opens up the present to find a brand new barbie! She is so happy and focused on the gift that she did not even see her Mom and Dad who brought her the gift sitting right beside her. She runs upstairs and starts playing and getting her other barbies together without ever saying thank you and hugging her parents. That's often how it is in the Body of Christ. God has healed people, set people free from bondage, and even blessed them with tremendous gifts, but somehow people forget who the giver of the gift is. In this scripture passage the ten unclean lepers called on Jesus to have mercy on them. When the lepers called on Jesus, he healed them and told them to show themselves to the priests. But as they left one of the ten came back to thank and praise God. However, sadly the other nine were more focused on the blessing than seeking the face of God. When we become so caught up in our gifts and blessings that we do not give glory to God, we have missed the mark. It's good to be happy when you receive a blessing, but never let it become your idol. To be more honest, our gifts and blessings should be flowing out of us to be a blessing to others. I can remember when I was growing up back home in the Baptist Church. Goodness, I thought I was hot stuff! People would always congratulate me and tell me wonderful things about how I spoke when I did the welcome. It ended up that for me church became a " bless me" club. Church became all about me and Jesus was my little sidekick. Fortunately, I learned the lesson early that church was not about me and it was important that I humble myself. As Tommy Tenney once said, " God has this incredible idea that church is all about him." I believe that not only is church to the glory of God, but also that any gift or blessing we receive is to the glory of God. When you get healed by God, you have a testimony to spread to others. When you get a new car, you have a testimony of God's provision and favor. When you have the gift of prophecy, you have a gift of edification to the body of Christ. If you have the gift of interpretation of tongues, it's for the advancement of the Kingdom! Everything comes back to God and his eternal glory! God should not have to wave his hands behind us to get our attention. Many of us have been saved for many years, and yet God still has to wave his hands in the air. Take time today to let God know how much you love and appreciate him. God wants to hear from you. If you woke up out of bed this morning, say thank you Lord for a brand new day! If you have been blessed financially, tell God thank you. Also while you are at it praise him for the blessing! Scripture Passage: Luke 17:11-19 You may have read this and never accepted Jesus into your heart, but are ready to do so now. Well, now is the opportunity you desire. Let us pray: Dear Lord, I am ready to make a decision to accept you Jesus as my Lord and Savior. This world has nothing to offer me. Please cleanse me from within and make me whole. I believe that you Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins, was buried, and rose on the third day that I may have eternal life. Jesus I love you and make you my Lord and Savior, Amen. If yu just prayed this prayer congratulations to you and welcome to the family :) You are now born again! You have been washed clean and your sins are forgiven and erased :) Please email me at: Brandon_Bracey00@yahoo.com so I can assist you in your new life :) Permission To Distribute Freely With Full Recognition Given To Author. Brandon Bracey's Seed Devotions On Ryze! http://brandonbracey-network.ryze.com Private Reply to Brandon Bracey (new win)

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