Luke 17:11-19, "Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, 'Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?' Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

Out of ten lepers healed by Jesus, only ONE came back to say thank you. Just one. The other nine got what they wanted and kept going to the priests, not showing gratitude to Jesus for healing them.

Sound familiar?

How often do we cry out to God when we're desperate, when we need healing, when life feels impossible - but forget to return with gratitude once He comes through?

The Samaritan leper didn't just whisper a quiet thanks. He returned with a LOUD VOICE, fell on his face, and glorified God. His worship was extravagant on the outside because his gratitude was so great on the inside.

This Christmas season, don't be one of the nine. BE THE ONE who comes back. BE THE ONE who falls at His feet in extravagant worship. BE THE ONE who shares your story of what Jesus has done.

You are living, breathing, walking, talking proof of what Jesus can do. Your story matters. Your gratitude matters. Your worship matters.

Don't let another day go by without thanking Him for sending Jesus to save you. Don't drown in life's circumstances when you can keep your eyes above the waves.

BE THE ONE today.