What do you smell like? No, don't take offense. Unless, of course, you smell offensive. If so, take action. Our smell says a lot about us. That is why I am highly offended. Between the fragrant candles, the plug ins, and the gift of cologne every opportunity, I am convinced that my family is trying to cover up any scent of who I am. I have often said that they don't want a trace of me around. Oh well!
I'll tell you what is more important: our spiritual fragrance. What do you smell like? In your walk with Christ and your witness for Christ, does it stink or is it sweet? How you live it out, respond to others, share your faith or share your hope in Christ: does it stink or is it sweet? How about your prayer life? Prayer is often compared to a sweet fragrance. In the Old Testament, they would burn incense to 'please the nostrils of God' so that He would hear their prayers. In the New Testament (several times in Revelation) our prayers are considered a fragrant and wonderful smell. So how do you smell? Paul speaks of some difficult matters in 2 Corinthians (www.lifejournal.cc) that he had to deal with when ministering to them. Even in those difficult times though, he said-For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing- 2 Cor. 2:15. We have a responsibility to many, really all, to smell sweet in our presentation and lifestyle to urge Christians to strive on and the perishing to come to life in Christ. Smell sweet today!
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