2 Corinthians 2:14-15 (ESV)
14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in
triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of
him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are
being saved and among those who are perishing.
Today I went out to feed the bunnies. As I threw in
different plants I found around the yard each one would go up to it and sniff
it to see if they want to pursue it any further. It we so adorable as I watched them.
Back in the days of the Roman Empire fragrances were all
the rage? They would celebrate their victories with huge parades and burn
incense on the altars, which would fill the entire city with its sweet-scented
aroma. Even those who could not be part of the celebration would smell the
incense from afar and know their army had been victorious!
This is the very effect we should have on the world
around us. Our lives should be burning the sweet smell of righteousness,
holiness, love, and victory! Our fragrance should be so strong that people can
smell it from afar and know that we are victorious in every circumstance
through the atoning work God has already done!
Dear Lord, help
our lives give off the sweet smell of righteousness, holiness, love, and
victory that we have as Your children. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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