The Perfume Of
Life
Give
thanks to God! He always leads us in the winners' parade because we belong to
Christ. Through us, God spreads the knowledge of Christ everywhere like
perfume. God considers us to be the sweet smell that Christ is spreading among
people who are being saved and people who are dying. To the one, we are the
smell of death. To the other, we are the perfume of life. Who is able to do
that work?
Unlike
many people, we aren't selling God's word to make money. In fact, it is just
the opposite. Because of Christ we speak honestly before God. We speak like
people God has sent.
2 Corinthians 2:14-17
You
can’t see it, or touch it, but scent is powerful. The smell of flowers,
crayons, and colognes evoke memories that can transport us to places and people
in our past.
Some
celebrities have fragrances named after them. In fact, most people have some
identifying scent that they really like a lot.
Jesus
Christ uses us as His signature scent. People make their determinations about
our religion, based on what they know about us. Are you sending the right
“scent?” The fact that God identifies Himself with us in such a powerful way is
a truly humbling thought. What do people think about God as a result of being
around you?
A life lived for God is a pleasing aroma.
Our Daily Bread –