2 Corinthians 2:15-16

As Cathi and I are going through the study of Real Marriage with our community group we were challenged with coming up with a family vision or mission statement. Cathi and I prayed for a week seeking the Lord on what would be become our verse we could use to reflect that vision or mission. We came across 2 Corinthians 2:15-16.

15 For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing;

16 to the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life.

I know when I come home from the fire station Cathi can tell when we used garlic in the meals we had at the fire station. She can smell the garlic. This verse really stands out in several ways. Can people smell the aroma of us as being with Jesus? Think about this verse as a follower of Jesus whether married or not. Are we a sweet aroma to those who are being saved and an aroma of death to those who are perishing? I hope so. It is a reminder to me the gospel is active and alive and not a one-time prayer. This has so many applications to our lives. How do people view us? Are we truly living as a sweet aroma?

Lord please as I read your Word may I become a person who smells of Jesus. Lord may I be a reflection of You no matter where I go. Please Lord allow our marriage be a sweet representation of the gospel. Lord I thank you for what you are doing in our lives and pray Lord that my ears would be open to those who are perishing to share the truth about Jesus. Amen

Larry