Luke 17:10 ASV, Luke 17:16-17 ASV, Luke 17:32 ASV, Luke 17:33 ASV, Luke 18:7-8 ASV, Luke 18:14 ASV, Luke 18:30 ASV and Luke 18:40 ASV

1. I was whining about God being mean to Ezekial, and wanted him not to even cry when He took his beloved wife away. I was thinking why is God treating us so mean. But we are just unworthy servants who have done our duty. 2. I was thinking about the effectiveness of my ministry, and that people don't really feel the blessings, appreciate what I am doing, or even gain any benefit from it. Then one brother told me that people are selfish and they take for granted, but we just supposed to do what is right. I can see through vs 16, only 1/10 people whom Jesus has healed came back to give praise and thanks to him. IN the same way, my ministry is just gonna be this way. People wouldn't notice even though I have plowed and sacrifice so much for them. But Jesus still heals; Jesus still had mercy on these people. I am to be like Jesus, even though I don't see any advancement in the kingdom of God, I should continue to sow and invest. 3. I was also complaint about why God wants me to give up and surrender so many things to him; and in vs 32, God is saying that if I want to try to keep all these to myself, i will indeed lose them. If i give up like an offering on the alter, this is when I will keep it. 4. I was also complaining to God about so many burdensome things happening to the people around me, especially to the body in Christ. People committing suicide, going crazy, not able to find a job, getting depressed etc. In america. And I was thinking that I feel like praying is really not effective etc, I don't see their situation changing. and also those friends who have yet trusted in him. I feel that it's so hard, and it's not even in my power to make them trust in God. But God promised that if we ask faithfully, and with faith, he will listens to me. And I should be having faith and keep pleading for them; cos I think Jesus will be pleased when he comes and find me faithfully trust in his power and goodness, and keep pressing in and praying for others, and for his kingdom to come upon them. 5 I am seriously alike with this Pharisee. When I am doing all these things to draw myself closer to God, I will always look down upon others, and think that why are they such lazy servants; they should be like me and draw near to God! And God seriously despise people like me ah. I think that it is at moments such as these that I don't understand God's grace in my life, and don't even understand his love for me because I am depending on my own righteousness and effort to be near him. 6. The beggar was wise; when Jesus asked him what can He do for him; he wasn't complacent with his own state, and ask for money (since he was a beggar). He asked God for the real good thing. to receive his sight. And when he received it, he rejoiced in God's faithfulness and followed him. It was also a glory of God revealed to the people around. how many times have we asked for the wrong thing from God? Urm not too bad thing, yet isn't the best for us. Like wanting money, good results, and whatever, instead of the eyes to see things clearly, and the wisdom to choose the best in life. These will give glory to God rather than just satisfying our own desires.