| “But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of Him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” 2 Corinthians 2:14-15
“You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia.” Psalm 45:7-8 Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 that we are the fragrance of Christ in the world. When we walk closely with Jesus, we carry His anointing into every space we enter. His love, peace, and presence saturate our lives, making a tangible difference to those around us. Like the sweet perfume of an embrace that lingers long after, the time we spend with Jesus leaves His imprint on us, affecting our families, workplaces, and communities. When we encounter Christ daily through worship and prayer, His Spirit remains with us. His fragrance becomes part of who we are, and we spread that “aroma of the knowledge of Him” wherever we go. The more time we spend in His presence, the more of Him we carry into every area of life, transforming the atmosphere around us. |
| Just as an embrace can transfer the scent of perfume or cologne, so does our time with Jesus transfer His anointing to us. Psalm 45:7-8 describes the anointing of God as having a sweet fragrance. When we are anointed with His Spirit, it is as though we are clothed with His essence. His righteousness, joy, and peace flow through us into our homes, workplaces, and relationships.
In moments of prayer and worship, we exchange our burdens for His joy, our weakness for His strength, and our emptiness for His fullness. And just as the fragrance of Mary’s perfume filled the house (John 12:3), so His Spirit fills us and lingers, enabling us to be His representatives in the world. Lord Jesus, thank You for inviting us into Your presence, where we can encounter the richness of Your love and grace. Help us to embrace Your anointing, and may the fragrance of Your Spirit linger on us wherever we go. Fill us with Your peace, joy, and strength, and let us be the sweet aroma of Christ to those around us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. |
