June 7: The Fragrance of Christ
Theme: Leaving a Lasting impression
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| Dr. Terry-Ann Robinson Kings SDA Church |
Scripture: “For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” II Corinthians 2:15 NKJV
Paul tells us in II Corinthians 2 that there is an aroma that
comes from knowing God. Do you know there is also an aroma when we don't know
God? Matt 7:26 tells us that by their fruit you can know them. Not all fruits
have the same smell.
The Durian fruit has such an unpleasant scent that, in Asia,
you are not allowed to take it on public transportation. In some buildings, you
are not allowed to eat it. It can smell like sewage, dirty gym socks, and
rotten onions all mixed together.
On the contrary, the smell of a mango is so sweet. Just think
about it, and your dopamine will get active. You salivate, and your mood
improves.
The sense of smell is normally not activated by choice. As
long as our Olfactory System works well, we will naturally smell the things
around us when we breathe. What we smell then leaves an impression on us,
whether it's the impulse to eat, relax, or run away.
The aroma of Christ cannot be hidden. You don't need a poster
board advertising "Christian here." You don't need a cross around
your neck. You don't even need it on your status. These are all external
things. Scents that come from the outside fade quickly. But a smell that's from
the inside cannot be taken away.
An encounter with Christ leaves a lasting impression that
transforms the heart, and the result is seen on the outside. It can't be
masked. It isn't reserved for Sabbath or Sunday services. It's with you 100% of
the time.
As you go about your daily business, people are getting a
whiff of you through your interactions with them. What they encounter tells
them who you have been with. The question is, whose scent do you wear daily?
What do the people around us smell when we are faced with unfavorable
circumstances? Is it the scent of Christ or the scent of the evil one?
May every day the perfume we wear tell the story of Jesus and His love.
Prayer
Our Father, the song says that the longer we serve you the
sweeter you grow. May we demonstrate this sweetness in our daily encounter with
others. May our interaction show that we have been with You. When we reflect on
our lives we realize that we have not always represented you well. Forgive us
for the times we have worn the scent of the enemy. Today, we commit to
wearing the sweet fragrance of Christ everyday so that others will come to know
and love the God we serve. Amen.
Amen.
ReplyDeleteThat’s the Word. Once you have the aroma of Christ, there’s NO NEED for a billboard nor much talking
ReplyDeleteA blessed devotional Terry.
Amen
ReplyDeleteAmen...Lord let me be fragrant with your sweet aroma.
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