For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.
God thinks of us as a sweet perfume that brings the witness of Jesus to people we have contact with everywhere we go. One of two things will happen as a result. For people who are open to the Gospel, this perfume will have an engaging smell, and it will lead them to Jesus who will save them and give them a better life.
The Message Bible says: Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation—an aroma redolent with life.
But for people who are lost and closed to the Gospel, this fragrance is a bad smell. It will remind them of their lack of trust in Jesus and, unless they turn around, a horrible, eternal death awaits. We are to radiate Heaven?s aroma among those who are being saved and among those who are being lost. We don?t determine the outcome. We are simply the messengers. Jesus is the message.
I am sweet smelling incense that is offered by God to the world. I will let my life reveal the sweetness of Jesus.
- Reading Plan A: John 3:1-21
- Reading Plan B: 1Thessalonians 2
- Reading Plan C: 1 Kings 21,22; John 3:1-21
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.