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The scent of a Christian

'WE ARE...THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST...' 2 CORINTHIANS 2:15

In ancient times when the Roman army won a great victory, they paradedtheir defeated enemies through the streets in shackles. As part of thecelebrations they burned incense on altars throughout the city, fillingthe air with perfume. That way those who could not see the processionknew the army had triumphed because they heard the music and smelled theincense. The scent became symbolic of victory. Are you getting the idea?

Paul says, 'Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession
in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge
of him' (2 Corinthians 2:14 NIV). Forget Estee Lauder and Chanel No 5!
Your life should be so permeated with God's presence that people around you
can pick up the scent of it. After all, you are the most compelling evidence
there is that Jesus is alive and well in His children!In Florida there's an elegant cathedral with amazing stained-glass windows, each portraying an important event in the life of Christ. That is okay. But the truth is, God doesn't need church windows to tell His story - He's looking for
tuned-in, turned-on Christians to do that! 'It has been said that the longer a husband and wife live together the more they start to look, act and talk alike.

' And it is the same with us. The more time we spend thinking about Jesus,
talking to Him, meditating on His Word and basking in His presence, the more
people are going to want to know,

'What's that scent you are wearing?'