I know. Some things we should forget! Even Paul said so … “Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before …” Philippians 3:13

But I have learned one thing that we absolutely MUST remember!

Psalm 103:2 teaches us: “Forget not all his benefits.” The Lord’s benefits to us, of course!

The verb “to forget” can also mean to ignore! To let something “wither” in the mind!

The noun “benefits” (spelled “gemul” in Hebrew) means “rewards” and is so translated 3 times in the King James Bible.

Now that could be a long list!

Those benefits!

We had better get started.

But now … let me shows you the result of recalling and savoring those blessings … “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Still quoting Psalm 103:2!

The result?

Cherishing those benefits leads to BLESSING THE LORD!

“Barak” (to bless) here literally means to fall down on one’s knees and praise the dear Lord!

Wow!

Counting one’s blessings will produce more of a spirit of worship in my heart! And on yours as well!

So … I deduce that it is a sin not to remember His Benefits! This may be a joyful task, on ongoing occupation too. Because … “Blessed be the Lord, who DAILY loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.” Psalm 68:18

We thank Thee, O Lord!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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