Today´s scripture: 2 Corinthians 2
Do you know that you convey a message of eternal life or death without
saying a word? To one you are a sweet pleasing aroma, but to another you have
the aroma of death! Did you know that every Christ follower has this same
power?
Everyone seems to be on the Essential Oil bandwagon these days, but even
if you’re not I bet you can instantly think of an aroma or scent that is
pleasing to your senses; like homemade bread, apple pie, lilacs. All of these
will instantly transport me back to my childhood, but what of spoiled milk or rancid
meat? I’m sure all of us have tentatively gone to check to see if the milk in
the fridge is still good only to discover it has soured!
2 Corinthians 2:14-16 says, “In Christ the Messiah, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual
victory parade. Through us, He brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go,
people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a
sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of
salvation—an aroma redolent with life. But those on the way to destruction
treat us more like the stench from a rotting corpse. (MSG)
Have you ever thought of yourself as a diffuser? The moment we
accepted Christ as our Savior, we were filled with the Holy Spirit, and the
pleasant aroma we are diffusing is the knowledge of God and the truth of the
gospel. If we’re walking in faith like we’re supposed to be, then everywhere we
go we should be giving off the aroma of Christ. Isn’t that neat?
Some people will be drawn to the aroma we give off, and will be eager to
experience the life giving eternal Salvation that Jesus offers, while others
will find the aroma offensive and cast us off. It’s important to remember
that we can’t control how someone will respond to the knowledge of God, all we
can do is be a Spirit-filled conduit through which it can flow.
It's time we go out and
"declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all
peoples" (Psalm 96:3) everywhere we
go!
