“Only one, a Samaritan, came back to personally thank Jesus, and he didn’t just walk up to Jesus and shake his hand. The text says that he threw himself at Jesus’ feet. I’m sure all ten were thankful, but only one was faithful as well.” –Gordon Crisman, Fruit of the Vine

Query: How often do you receive a cleansing or blessing from Jesus and then go on with my life instead of “coming back” with profound gratitude and a changed life?

When someone grips your shoulder

and shakes you awake

and you are alone in the dark room,

you could turn over,

burrowing into soft blankets,

and just before slipping back

into your own dark,

think dream.

Or you could wonder

who wants me awake

while others sleep?

You could ask if it’s an angel,

impatient with all the distractions,

demanding you listen now.

Last night I listened

–Peg Edera, from “Assignment” in Love Is Deeper Than Distance