10.5.24. Preparation

2 Cor 5 What aroma are you sharing?

One of the fears mankind faces is that of death. We think we are ready to die, but in reality we are not. God has the timetable for each one and no one knows when that will be. Yet, one thing a believer has is his peace and comfort knowing that when that time comes it will be perfectly orchestrated by His command.  Until then let’s follow Paul’s advice that he gave to the Corinthians about their bodies. “Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.” [2 Cor 5:9] As we go about our daily routine, stop and think how you “smell” to the world around you. Do you smell sweet because of the words and actions you share or do you smell like the pigsty of the prodigal son? 

Today go and be a blessing to someone so that God is pleased.  If today is your death date, you want to enter His presence with joy and peace knowing that you have fulfilled that command. Be a pleasing aroma to those around you and it will translate to a kingdom blessing in heaven.