For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.
Have you ever thought about your sense of smell. All it takes is a sniff to determine what it is we are smelling. If I covered your eyes and put a cantelope in front of you, you would know it's a cantelope because the smell. A cantelope smells like a cantelope, just as an apple smells like an apple. Get where I'm going?
Anyway, the above verse states we are the fragrance of Christ. For believers Christ lives in you, therefore you have the fragrance of Christ. We are among other believers and also nonbelievers. It goes on in verse 16 about how others will handle our aroma. As you live your daily life in Christ, some will hate you because of your Christ-like aroma, while others will want to know how they can get the same scent you have. How we live our daily life in front of others is very important.
So I ask you, what fragrance are you leaving behind?
I guess I haven't really noticed or thought about that verse before. Thanks for bringing it to the forefront.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! I love the words beauty and fragrance in connection to Christ!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I agree with Sue I never really thought about this verse before and am so glad you highlighted it! Such a great post and thing to consider when living our lives as Christians.
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Continued blessings!
Always loved that verse..........we smell like Him.
ReplyDeletefabulous post!!! Really makes you stop and think
ReplyDeleteIt is our huge honor and responsibility to reflect Christ and this verse is just another reminder of that and of who we are to Him. Isn't that awesome?
ReplyDeleteIt is an honor to represent our wonderful Savior! I'm glad y'all have enjoyed this post. I just recently reflected on these verses and wanted to share them with you. As always, thank you for your posts.
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