Sweet Aroma of Christ

https://odb.org/MY/2021/09/18/a-sweet-aroma

We are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing (2 Corinthians 2:15).

I think reaching out is a must for believers but some of us are not equipped as to what exactly to say and some lack courage and boldness to speak up. Like people who dabble in MLM, if we always preach when we meet someone, people may start avoiding us.

Being equipped with the message of the Gospel is a must. We must know the message of salvation that God sent Jesus to die for our sins and salvation is by grace, meaning that we cannot work for our salvation. Go for some training or research it. Be prepared and equipped to preach when the Spirit leads or the situation is right.

However, perhaps a more effective way is to leave the message of Christ behind wherever we go? Be prepared to preach when the situation allows but in any case, leave the sweet aroma of Christ behind as we interact whether at work or in town or wherever we are. If someone has a need, offer a prayer. If someone is unwell or sick, command healing and pray for God’s compassion and mercy. Be kind and considerate, merciful and gracious, be understanding, treat everyone well and with a smile – that’s the sweet and pleasing aroma of Christ.

James had mentioned before that faith without works is dead (James 2:14). Thus preaching without a life testimony is also hollow. No doubt the message of Christ is powerful enough on its own as at the Word of God and at the name of Jesus, demons and diseases will flee. Yet it is not complete if we only preach and not walk the talk. Make the message as natural as possible. In fact make our life the message – that as people see us, people see Christ. But it should be accompanied by the real spoken message, not a silent message by conduct alone. The light should be placed up high on a hill so that it can shine bright for the whole town. Likewise the message of Christ needs to be spoken out as much as it needs to be lived out. They go hand in hand like thunder and rain. People need to see and taste the salt. They must hear and know what Jesus Christ is all about, why He came to walk among us two thousand years ago. Why He was crucified and why He arose from the dead and achieved what no man had achieved before? Let’s all preach Christ with our words and our life, spoken and lived out, sincerely and genuinely that the glory of God may be manifested throughout the whole earth!