Song of My Soul

Benefits are usually a big factor in decision-making! When searching for a hotel, for example, room amenities matter - yes, the froo-froo stuff matters. The psalmist David says, "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits." (Psalm 130:1-2 NASB). The Hebrew word "benefits" refers to the "dealing of one's hand." When that hotel doesn't measure-up nor delivers on its promised benefits, we may give a bad review or request a refund. With The LORD, however, always delivers and more than we deserve or expect. Furthermore, "He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." (Verses 10-12 NASB). It's amazing that God is even mindful of me but He is; when my sin had disqualified me God looked upon me in mercy. He offered the precious blood of His Son, Jesus, Who brought me back into right-standing before The Father. Now I stand in the righteousness of Christ and enjoy all God's love and benefits. "Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee - How great Thou art - How great Thou art!" My Savior, My God ... song of my soul.