“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:”
2 Corinthians 2:14-15 KJV
Paul is overwhelmed with gratitude! Wherever his travels take him, he is so aware that God leads him as trophies in His victory parade. What God knows to be true about us diffuses through us like a perfume of sweet aroma everywhere we go, celebrating the success of the Cross. We are a sweet savour of Christ to God evident in everyone we meet. The fragrance of Christ is recognised in all to salvation. The same Gospel that announces the fragrant victory of Christ declares the door of death; the defeat of destruction in everyone! In ancient triumphs, abundance of perfumes and wreaths of sweet smelling flowers were used in victory celebrations. This parade of Christ’s victory is a public announcement of the defeat of the religious systems and structures based on the law of works. Just like in any public game, the victory celebration of the winning team is an embarrassment for the losing team. The death of evil is announced in resurrection life! But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Hallelujah!
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