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Lilacs and 2 Cor. 2:15

I am musing about....

Lilacs! Ahhh, who does not love the sweet, inviting, pleasing aroma of Spring's olfactory candy!

When one walks by a blooming lilac bush...one can hardly help but stop, draw a deep breath and allow the lovely scent to bring a touch of joy to one's heart.

The refreshing aroma permeates the air.  It shouts "Spring"!  It says..."happy"!

Doesn't it?

Doesn't certain lovely scents, often associated with Spring time, just elicit an emotion of happiness?

And that is what the Bible says that we as Christians do for God.

What?

Yes. 

2 Corinthians 2:15 states that "For we are unto God a sweet savor of Christ"

So, as Christians, people should be able to "smell us" of sorts...

Our presence should be noticeable to those around us in a way that reflects well for Christ, in a way that elicits a pleasing scent and sense and draws  others to us and ultimately to the source of our joy.

How do we do that?

May we daily ask God to work IN and THROUGH us. May we allow the Holy Spirit's residence within us to be active in the way we live out our day to day lives.

May we show kindness, thoughtfulness, patience, goodness, helpfulness, honesty, compassion, generosity and hospitality.

May the Fruit of the Spirit be evident, like a basket of freshly gathered produce.

May we tap into His grace and thus His (much needed) help every day, that we may walk intentionally in a way that draws others to Him,

...to help others experience happiness in our presence,

because we give off a sweet life style fragrance that "smells like" and consequently points to... Jesus!!

And when we do that, the Bible says that we actually are like a lovely perfume to our Holy Creator! It brings Him happiness! 💜

 

                                                            



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