Being a Fragrant Aroma

But 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.

For we are to God the aroma of Christ

among those who are being saved

and those who are perishing.

2 Cor. 2:14-15

It is amazing that an all powerful, almighty God uses us in the advancement of His Kingdom.  For we are that sweet smelling aroma not only to the Father but also to those around us as we carry His Word to a lost and dying world.  It seems like a daunting task for the believer, but it’s not.  As we spend time in His Presence, the Holy Spirit clothes us in His anointing power.  Sitting at His feet studying His Word, feasting on Manna, infuses His life giving power into our souls.  Worshiping at His throne, giving God due recognition and praise, drenches us in what Song of Solomon says as “dripping with myrrh”.  And it empties us of that responsibility and places it where it belongs.   In His hands; it is His work.  The more we spend time in His Presence the more He will lead “us in the triumphal procession in Christ and through us spread everywhere the fragrant” aroma of Christ.