Have you ever thought about the mysteries of perfume? I do not wear perfume very much but am often affected by their fragrance on others. Maybe someone you know wears a certain perfume or after shave they love to wear. We know they are nearby, even without seeing them because of that particular fragrance. In II Cor.2:14,15, we are challenged to wear "the fragrance of Christ". This particular fragrance always rises from our relationship with Christ. We should be thankful for the privilege of pleasing God. Consider the mysteries of difficult times as wearing a certain fragrance. Having a difficult time? "Oil and perfume make the heart glad, so a man's counsel is sweet to his friends. Do not forsake your own friend." Prov.27:9,10. Consider the blessing and breath in the sweet perfume of Christ's presence, perfume that was given through His gentle crushing. May the Lord help us remember how powerful He is and that He is able to bring glory to himself in the most amazing ways. WHAT FRAGRANCE ARE YOU WEARING TODAY? "When we've been alone with Jesus, There's a difference others know; And to them it's like a fragrance that we leave where'er we go." --Hess Will others sense that God is with you? II Cor.5:9, Phil.4:18, Eph.5:2 WHEN YOU leave a room, what scent do you leave behind? OR DO you leave behind a splash of joy, a hint of serenity, or a whisper of music? DO I leave behind a reminder of God's strength in weakness? DOES MY LOVE for the Lord LINGER in a room after I have left it? --Becky
Monday, November 26, 2012
The mysteries of perfume
Have you ever thought about the mysteries of perfume? I do not wear perfume very much but am often affected by their fragrance on others. Maybe someone you know wears a certain perfume or after shave they love to wear. We know they are nearby, even without seeing them because of that particular fragrance. In II Cor.2:14,15, we are challenged to wear "the fragrance of Christ". This particular fragrance always rises from our relationship with Christ. We should be thankful for the privilege of pleasing God. Consider the mysteries of difficult times as wearing a certain fragrance. Having a difficult time? "Oil and perfume make the heart glad, so a man's counsel is sweet to his friends. Do not forsake your own friend." Prov.27:9,10. Consider the blessing and breath in the sweet perfume of Christ's presence, perfume that was given through His gentle crushing. May the Lord help us remember how powerful He is and that He is able to bring glory to himself in the most amazing ways. WHAT FRAGRANCE ARE YOU WEARING TODAY? "When we've been alone with Jesus, There's a difference others know; And to them it's like a fragrance that we leave where'er we go." --Hess Will others sense that God is with you? II Cor.5:9, Phil.4:18, Eph.5:2 WHEN YOU leave a room, what scent do you leave behind? OR DO you leave behind a splash of joy, a hint of serenity, or a whisper of music? DO I leave behind a reminder of God's strength in weakness? DOES MY LOVE for the Lord LINGER in a room after I have left it? --Becky
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