We are the Fragrance of Christ!
Scripture reading for July 29th: 2nd Corinthians 2
Key scriptures for over-comers: 2nd Corinthians 2:14-17 “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task? Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.”
Paul, a man who was conquered by Christ, pictured himself and other believers as those led in a triumphal victory procession by their conqueror King. As they were led, these believers spread the fragrance of their conquering King among those along the way. To those who would be saved, the fragrance of Christ was the smell of life eternal. To those opposing Christ, they smelled like death. To God the Father, the believers were the fragrance of Christ Himself! Paul was not a hireling but a bond-slave of the Lord Jesus. Believers are sent or led by Christ in victory on their journey through this world to their glorious inheritance!
Observations for over-comers: Not everyone will love us as we are led by Christ, but we smell sweet to God! “How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much more pleasing is your live than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than any spice. Your lips drop sweetness as the honeycomb, by bride’ milk and honey are under your tongue. The fragrance of your garments is like that of Lebanon.” (Song of Songs 4:10-11)
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