In Psalm 103:2, we read: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits."This Psalm of David is a very blessed Psalm, and such a comfort to my soul as I meditate on the wonderful truth in these verses. As we think about the great and marvelous benefits of the Lord, may our gratitude and appreciation for them be enhanced and strengthened.
In a little devotional booklet I have, the writer listed these seven benefits:
1. Forgiveness. "Who forgiveth all thine iniquities" (v. 3)
2. Healing. "Who healeth all thy diseases" (v. 3)
3. Redemption. "Who redeemeth thy life from destruction" (v. 4)
4. Glorification. "Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies" (v. 4)
5. Provision. "Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things" (v. 5)
6. Strength. "Thy youth is renewed like the eagle's" (v. 5)
7. Protection. The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed" (v. 6)
Of course, the greatest benefit of all is the wonderful gift of salvation, and as we read on in this great Psalm, we see the lovingkindness and tender mercies of our Lord which seem to climax in verse 17 when the Psalmist declares -- "But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him." It is easy to understand why this great and lovely Psalm begins and ends with --
"Bless the Lord O my soul!"
May God bless you today as you love and serve Him!!
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