
Benefits Out of This World

The word “benefits” is גְּמוּל: (ghem-ool’), which means a dealing, or to recompense, a benefit.
1. The first “Blessed Benefit” is FORGIVENESS! (Psa 103:1,2)
“Who forgiveth all thine iniquities.”
The word “forgive” means pardon. The word “iniquities” is עָוֹן, (aw-vone’) which means guilt, or punishment for iniquity.
The bottom line: Through the blood of Jesus Christ our sins are washed away, along with the stains of guilt and shame.
2. The second “Blessed Benefit” is HEALING! (Psa 103:)
“who healeth all thy diseases.”
The word “heals” is “רָפָא: rapha (raw-faw’), which means to heal. Jesus is Jehovah Rapha!
3. The third “Blessed Benefit” is Redemption! (Psa 103:4)
“Who redeemeth thy life from destruction.”
The word “redeem” means to act as a kinsman. Jesus like Boaz is our kinsmen redeemer.
4. The fourth “Blessed Benefit” is Renewal! (Psa 103:5)
“Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
The word “renew” means repair. Isaiah wrote about our Lord renewing our strength and flying like an eagle.