The Aroma of Christ

Earlier today, Eli and I were driving with the windows rolled down and the wind blowing through our hair (one of my favorite things to do).  While it was warm out, there was a nice breeze and my little guy and I were savoring a little "windows down" time before the summer heat hits us full on.  As I drove past a strip of restaurants, I was allured by a variety of different smells.  The smell of Raisin' Canes chicken strips and french fries invaded my car, and who doesn't like the smell of fried chicken...or fried anything for that matter?  Though previously not hungry, I suddenly felt my appetite awakened!  Since I had just left the gym, we resisted the temptation, but the point is that smells are powerful!

In 2 Corinthians 2:15, Paul writes "For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing."  Wow!  We are to be the aroma of Christ...  As I meditate on this, I think again about the power that smells have.  In the case of the food aromas that I experienced earlier, they awakened a hunger in me that I was not previously aware of.  I think in the same way, God is saying, "You are to be my aroma to the world.  Many will not know they're hungry, but you are to draw them to me.  Awaken in them a hunger for me." 

O Holy God, I pray that you will make us the strong and pleasant aroma of Christ to all those around us...those who are saved and those who are perishing.  May we awaken in people a hunger for you.  You alone can satisfy the longing of our heart.  In you alone is life.  We love you, Lord. Amen.    

     


2 Corinthians 2:15
For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.