Read through the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 41, 2 Corinthians 2

But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things?

2 Corinthians 2:14-16 ESV

In Denise Kohlmeyer’s thought-provoking article titled, “Four Aromas God Loves Most,” she details how God delights in the aroma of our prayers, our repentance, our witness, and our love. Read it here.

I hope that in these last days we will be faithful to share the gospel and to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Our aroma will be pleasing to God and pleasing to fellow believers, but to the lost, it’s going to be stinky. Don’t be surprised when others reject you and ridicule you. God is pleased with your faithfulness, even when your neighbor isn’t.

Keep on shining even when the person next to you is yelling, “Turn out the light! I’m trying to sleep over here!”

Heavenly Father, please help us to live to please You. We want to be a sweet aroma to You. Make us women of sincerity, recognizing that we have been commissioned by You to share the good news of the gospel with those lost and dying souls that surround us. Shine Your light through me, that people would be drawn to Christ by my life and by my words. Be glorified in me. In the Name of Jesus, the only one worthy of our praise, I pray. Amen.