Thoughts for Life

Thoughts for Life

Sunday, May 22, 2016

The Fragrance of Christ


Marion Stroud: Which of the five senses brings back your memories most sharply?

For me it is definitely the sense...
of smell. A certain kind of sun oil takes me instantly to a French beach. The smell of chicken mash brings back childhood visits to my grandmother.

A hint of pine says "Christmas," and a certain kind of aftershave reminds me of my son's teenage years.

Paul reminded the Corinthians that they were the aroma of Christ: 

    "For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ" 
     (2 Cor. 2:15).

He may have been referring to Roman victory parades. The Romans made sure everyone knew they had been the victors, the aroma was pleasing; for the prisoners it meant certain slavery or death.

So as believers, we are victorious soldiers. And when the gospel of Christ is preached, it is a pleasing fragrance to God.

As the aroma of Christ, what perfumes do Christians bring with them as they walk into a room?

It's not something that can be bought in a bottle or a jar. When we spend a lot of time with someone, we begin to think and act like that person.

Spending time with Jesus will help us spread a pleasing fragrance to those around us.  Marion Stroud

"Lord, please shape my thoughts and actions 
so people may sense that I have been with You.

When we walk with God, people will notice."
(ODB 4/29/16)

On the Surprising Physical and Mental Health 
Benefits of Forgiveness  by Anita Mathias

Today’s Bible verse-

(Is. 52:7 NIV) "How beautiful on the mountains are the 
feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, 
who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say 
to Zion, thy God reigns!"

Today’s quote-

"A prayerless church member is a hindrance. HE is in the 
body like a rotting bone or a decayed tooth. Before long, 
since HE does not contribute to the benefit of his brethren, 
HE will become a danger and a sorrow to them. Neglect of 
private prayer is the locust which devours the strength of 
the church." Charles Spurgeon

Our thought today-

If it's true that when we spend a lot of time with someone, 
we begin to think and act like them, maybe we should 
consider who it is we spend time with...

Our question today-

As we're the aroma of Christ, what perfume do you bring with 
you when you walk into a room?

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We can take God's Love for us for granted, as He loves us unconditionally and individually. Our names are written in His book of favorite people, if we have received Jesus as His provision of Salvation. We have His grace to help us daily to be obedient and faithful in what He asks us to do.

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Today's verse: #1,983 Ecc. 5:20b "God answereth him in the joy of his heart." (God delights to help us meet each day with His grace.)

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