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More Than We Ask For


 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
   - Luke 17:11-19
Dear Friends,
The ten men were eager for an encounter with Jesus.  They understood that He alone had the power to heal their affliction.  They acknowledged  Him, "Jesus, Master" and asked for mercy.  Mercy was granted and they were healed.  It could be in their excitement they forgot their manners and went their way.  They had gotten what they wanted.  They didn't need Jesus to do anything else.  Nine of them disappear from the text.  
But one, when he realized the miracle that had taken place glorified God.  He wasn't shy about it. He cried out with a loud voice.  Shouted!  He was overcome with thanksgiving.  He worshipped the Lord.  He fell down on face at the feet of Jesus.   As a result, he received more than he asked for.  This man was made whole.
The original request was for physical healing and this healing was granted. But God, The Lord God stands ready to grant us more than we ask for.  God seeks those who would worship Him.  Healing that is complete goes beyond our physical needs and reaches into our souls.  More than we ask for.  Worship the Lord. Praise Him. The results are always so much more than we can ask or think.  
God bless!
in Christ,
Sis. Stephanie

   

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