Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Fragrance...

"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."

2 Cor. 2:14

Is that a weird choice for a memory verse? For some reason, I feel called to "smell" more like Jesus. As I'm moving through the day, I wonder what kind of aroma surrounds me. Some days, I'm pretty sure I'm like Pig Pen, the old Peanuts character, with a cloud of dust (complaints, worries, anxiety) that threatens to overwhelm anyone in my path. Other days, I'm probably like an overly made-up old woman with a cloying, heavy scent of self-centeredness -- (eau de me, me, me!!!)

By definition, fragrance is "a pleasant, sweet smell." Those who belong to Christ should be redolent of love, mercy, compassion, joy -- the kind of scents that draw people closer and make them want to breathe deeply.

"...the fragrance of the knowledge of him..."

Mmmm. Can you smell it?

2 comments:

Casey said...

Mrs. Leslie, I love this post! I've never thought about it quite like that! I learn something new every time I read your blog. Thanks! :)

Bec said...

This is good stuff.

diffusion. I feel like my science class in 8th grade is finally paying off. I mean, is my fragrance diffusing and spreading out wherever I go? Like popcorn? Filling the whole room?

I will be working on a stronger fragrance. And I am also about to take a shower. :) hehe..

love you