The Fragrance of Jesus

"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place."  2 Corinthians 2:14  NKJV

Have you ever been in a place and you look at someone and somehow, you know that they are a believer? This is the fragrance of God. Paul, above, says that the fragrance of His knowledge is diffused (Manifested) in every place. Therefore, wherever you are, when you are walking with Jesus, His fragrance will be picked up by others. This is why there are bad reactions from some people who just do not like you. You have done nothing to them, they just know that you are different and they do not want this. When Jesus is around, the devil doesn't like it one bit.

From the other side of the coin, when we meet with a fellow believer, you both may be able to pick up this wonderful fragrance that can only come from the Holy Spirit. And when this happens to you, it can be such a blessing. This shows that you are walking in the Spirit of God. So there are two avenues that are created by your presence when you walk into a room:

(1)  Fellow believers can feel the presence of God coming from you. They are drawn to you and, whether or not they mention this, they feel secure in your presence. Non-believers can also tell that there is something about you that makes them feel drawn to you. This is not sexual at all, the attraction is the Holy Spirit drawing them to you. They may speak; they may not but you have the opportunity to open a conversation with them and as the conversation goes on, speak about Jesus. You will be surprised how many people want to learn about Jesus and how He can make a difference in a person's life. The Holy Spirit has prepared the way and given you this opportunity.

(2). Of course, there will be obstacles in the way. Satan will do all he can to prevent anyone coming to know Jesus. He doesn't like you and, he doesn't particularly like the person you may speak with. He is on guard to prevent anyone even coming near to the kingdom of God and, if you are the instrument God is using, he will try to stop you any way that he can. So be careful.

You need to realise that, since you became a Christian, God anointed you, you carry the anointing of Jesus wherever you go and, this is why people are drawn to you. John Wimber once said that he was in a small store getting a few groceries when he noticed a little old lady following him around, staring and smiling. It made him a little uneasy at first and then God showed him that it was the fragrance of Jesus attracting her. He stopped and spoke to her and said, 'You like that don't you?' She replied, 'Yes I do, what is it?' John said, 'It's the Holy Spirit; draw near to God and receive.' And he laid hands on her and brought her to know Jesus right in the middle of the store.

This is what I am talking about - The fragrance of the Holy Spirit. As you walk in the Spirit, you too will have the similar things happen to you. Are  you prepared and ready for this?

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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