The Joy of God's Benefit Plan

            Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  Drinking it faithfully brings lots of benefits!

            When people apply for a new job, not only do they want to know about the salary they will earn, but they also inquire about the “benefits”.   Today, let’s talk about a different kind of benefit package…GOD’S BENEFIT PLAN!  There is none other than can equal the benefits of a loving God who promises forgiveness of sin and eternal life! It’s the BEST plan ever; and it can be yours, just for the taking.  You don’t have to apply for the job; you don’t have to interview; you don’t have to worry about all the other applicants…because God’s benefits are so unlimited, so immeasurable…there is enough to go around for everyone!

            Charles Stanley says that “the daily benefits of following Christ are also tremendous—guidance, provision, protection, comfort, help in resolving life’s problems, and an outpouring of God’s presence."  Why would anyone not want to accept those wonderful rewards? Could it be that we don’t totally understand the truth that God WANTS to bless us?  It delights Him to pour out His blessings on His children.

            “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” (1 John 3:1)   We are His children; and just as we love our children & grandchildren and enjoy giving gifts them, our God—so much more—lavishes us with His love gifts!

           

           When we learn to freely accept His gifts, knowing that we don’t have to earn them by applying for the “job” as His child, then we will be filled with “inexpressible and glorious joy” (1 Peter 1:8).