“It 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!” Taking 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. Jesus 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.” Luke 17:11-19
“While practicing medicine, I had the opportunity to see many people whose lives were saved in the midst of grave difficulties. Some responded with gratitude but others with indifference. Gratitude is often quickly lost when we return to the assurances and routines of life.”
Bob Snyder, M.D., Lesson Learned on the Journey: Exploring the Realities of the Faith Through Word and Art (Friendswood, TX: Baxter Press, 2004) 49.