For Kids · 4 min with a grown-up
Ten men are healed on the same day — but only one remembers to come back and say thank you.
Today's Story
As Jesus traveled, ten men with a terrible skin disease called out from far away, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” They had to live away from everyone because of their sickness.
Jesus felt compassion and said, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” (That was how people proved they were healed.) So the ten men set off — and as they walked, their skin became clean and healthy! All ten were healed!
The men were so excited they ran off to celebrate. But ONE of them stopped. He looked at his healed skin and thought, “I have to go back and thank Jesus!” So he ran back, fell at Jesus' feet, and praised God with a loud voice. “Thank You! Thank You!”
Jesus looked around. “Weren't there ten men healed?” He asked. “Where are the other nine? Only one came back to say thank you.” Then Jesus said to the grateful man, “Stand up. Your faith has made you well.”
All ten were healed, but only one remembered to be thankful. Let's be like that one — always remembering to say thank you to God!
A Big Word
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Talk About It
- Ten were healed, but only one said thank you. Why do you think the other nine forgot?
- The grateful man came back praising God loudly. What are some things you can thank God for right now?
- It's easy to forget to be thankful. How can we remember to say thank you to God every day?