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Heaven’s Benefit Package

Scripture
Beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.
(Hebrews 6:9)
Devotional
The psalmist tells us, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”(1) Forgiveness of sin, right standing with God, and salvation are the principle things. However, there are innumerable benefits that accompany these: peace of mind, the fellowship of the believers, spiritual gifts, and the right to approach the very throne of God. Without Christ there is merely existence, with Him there is purpose. Life has meaning and life is good. Further benefits come with the maturing of the believer: patience, endurance, knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Even in trials and tribulations we can have the benefits of His presence. In giving, we have access to the windows of heaven, in labors, prosperity,(2) and in health, healing. These are just a few of the better things that God intends to accompany your salvation. Therefore, let us consistently, “Bless . . . the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits.”(3)

(1) Psalm 103:2, (2) Psalm 1:3, (3) Psalm 68:19
Thought For The Night
Faith in Christ comes with a great retirement package. Pastor Tony Foglio, Founding Pastor of Sonrise Community Church.
Evening Text
Hebrews 6:9: Beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.
Looking for Answers
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Benefits”: By-products, subsides that accompany a position, they are not equal to the position or the income gained from that position, they are those things which make the position more profitable to the one giving the benefits.
 
Referencing: “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 lovingkindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things.” Psalm 103
 
Applying: Benefits are not to be the chief purpose of endeavors; they are good, but not the principal thing. Appreciate them, but remember they accompany the higher calling.