Benefits In my pre-vocational ministry days I was employed in the auto industry. Occasionally, another company would call and ask if I would consider working for them. One of the primary considerations for me in accepting a position with a company was the salary and benefit package. There were several times when a very attractive salary package was offered, but when I looked into the benefits it became startlingly clear that I was better off staying with my current employer even when the salary offered was considerably higher. Benefits often play a huge role in employment. I was recently reading Psalm 103, which says, "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…"" Have you ever considered the benefit package you received when you accepted Christ? Check it out. The position you currently hold is well worth keeping! In fact, I would say it is the best position on the planet! But don’t take my word for it; see what God promises. Passages for reflection: "Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our salvation!" Psalm 68:19 "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities; Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from destruction; Who crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercies; Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s." Psalm 103:2-5 "What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people." Psalm 116:12-14 Your benefit package: Ezekiel 36:26, 27; Romans 5:8; Romans 5:10; Romans 6:4; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:1; Romans 8:2; Romans 11:16; 1 Corinthians 2:16; 1 Corinthians 6:11; 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 2 Corinthians 2:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians. 2:5; Ephesians 2:6; Ephesians 5:8; Colossians 2:10; Colossians 3:3; Colossians 3:4; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 4:1; And SO much more! |
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