Previously I described a co-worker who always smelled amazing. We now have another employee whose presence is equally noticeable, but the aroma not nearly so pleasant. He gives off a bad smell that is just medicinal enough to force everyone to tolerate it. If I walk up the stairs, I think “Oh, Mister Jenkins must be here today,” because the entire floor smells like he just walked by. I may NEVER see him. But I can smell him and it is overwhelming. I suspect it is advanced but painless tooth decay, and rather than go to the dentist, he just swishes Listerine around all day long.
What scent do you give off?
Is it a fragrant aroma or something else? The Bible says believers bring a fragrance into the room.
Is your aroma one of grace and peace and joy? Or is it judgment and anger, sugared-over with some churchy medicine?
“Their mouth is full of CURSING and bitterness” Romans 3:14.
Is your mouth full of cursing? Is that the fragrance you want to give off? Or do you speak words of hope and encouragement, of gratitude and joy?
“Thanks be to God, who always … uses us to spread the AROMA of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing AROMA of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing” 2 Corinthians 2:14-16.
Dear God, use us to spread the fragrance of Your beauty, joy, peace, and grace. May we be so filled with your light and love that people are drawn to us so that they can then find YOU. Fill us with JOY and GRATITUDE over all that You do for us every day.
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