Cecil B. DeMille produced...
Cecil B. DeMille produced more than seventy major motion pictures during the course of his career. He did not receive an Oscar until his fortieth year in the business. When asked about the long wait for such recognition, De Mille replied, "I win my rewards at the box office."
Application: Understanding our blessings and being thankful is not to be based upon award commission but upon the impact we make on others. The one who returned to give thanks to Jesus realized it was Jesus approval that was important, not that of the temple priests.