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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