My List of Benefits

Jeremiah 31:9b I will make them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble …

I love lists. I find myself constantly making lists of things to do, people to talk to, things to purchase. Give me a list and I am one happy camper.

My favorites lists are lists of things I find as I read my Bible. My journals are full of lists, and today I found a list full of delightful items.

This 31st chapter of Jeremiah contains some beautiful word pictures, images of what God does when a person puts their trust in Him, turning from their sin to the salvation He offers.   

There are so many benefits of having a relationship with God! Take a look at my list:

↙RELAXATION - "I will make them walk by brooks of water" (v.9). 

↙STABILITY - ""I will make them walk ... in a straight path in which they shall not stumble" (v.9).

↙SAFETY -  "Redeemed ... from hands too strong for him" (v.11).

↙JOY - "They shall be radiant over the goodness of the Lord" (v.12).

↙FULFILLMENT - "Their life shall be like a watered garden" (v.12).

↙COMFORT and PEACE - "I will comfort them and give them gladness for sorrow" (v.13).

↙SATISFACTION - "My people will be satisfied with my goodness" (v.14).

↙HOPE - There is hope for your future" (v.17).

↙REST/REFRESHMENT - "I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish" (v.24).

↙KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING of spiritual things - "No longer shall each one teach his neighbor, saying 'Know the Lord' for they shall all know me" (v.34).

↙FORGIVENESS - "I will forgive their iniquity and I will remember their sin no more" (v.34).

That is quite a list! 

God has provided all the necessities for a strong, satisfying life. I have many benefits from walking with God.