One Out of Ten

In most circumstances, one out of ten is not very good. A student who answers one question correctly out of ten will fail the test. A quarterback who completes one pass out of ten is most likely on the losing team. A salesperson who completes one sale out of ten good prospects may need a second income. A church member who attends only one Sunday out of ten is not considered a faithful member. Jesus experienced this unwanted ratio on at least one occasion. In Luke 17:11-19, ten lepers cried out to him for healing. Cries offered to Jesus were never unheeded, nor are they today. Jesus healed them and sent on their way. Only one returned to express thanks. The other nine went merrily and ungratefully on their way. It seems the thankful are often in the minority. Last Thursday, we observed Thanksgiving Day. Were you a part of the thankful minority or the ungrateful majority?

Pray with me this week for these global concerns:
• Pray for new opportunities in Malta for church planting.
• Pray that the H1N1 virus does not affect the Olympics nor those who serve in the midst of it through the “More Than Gold” ministry
• Pray for Ron and Kari as they re-adjust to life in Thailand.
• Pray for Martha as she leads two December retreats for German university students.
• For Southern Baptist, Nov. 29–Dec. 6, is the Week of Prayer for International Missions. Pray for 5500+ missionaries around the globe and adequate finances to support them.