Benefits December 27, 2016

   
² Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,
³ who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,
⁴ who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
⁵ who satisfies you with good
Psalm 103:2-5 ESV 

Yesterday I was speaking with a former construction supervisor from Los Angeles.  He worked closely with the construction trade union as part of his job.  When negotiating a new contract he said that the benefits were as important as the hourly pay.  Retirement, sick days, health insurance were all considered when a new contract was up for a union vote.

David reminds his readers to call to mind the benefits God affords his children.  Christianity is more than just eternal life.  Sure that is the eternal reward, but look at David's list of the here-and-now benefits.

Forgiveness- past, present, and future sin.
Healing- physical, emotional, spiritual.
Redemption- no punishment for our sin.
Love and mercy- constant, irrevocable.
Satisfaction- contentment.

Sure dental, vision, and a 401K are nice components of a benefits package, but pale in comparison to the benefits package offered by our Heavenly Father.  Can't think of a better employer with which to work.