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              “Igniting soul’s through the proclamation of Jesus Christ”.

 

Love, our lives must be characterized by love following the example of Jesus Christ, our Lord.  We are to display the same love for one another that Jesus did for us by giving of ourselves totally and completely to others.  The strength of His love was so great that He was willing to lay down His life and give Himself up to death on our account.  Our love for one another should be such that we would be willing to do the same thing for them, allow their will to be done in the place of yours.  The “sweet smelling savor” relates to the offering of incense the priests would make to the Lord, the offering of Christ to God was like that pleasant smell, His total obedience pleased the Father and made the way for the Salvation of all.



Scripture Focus: "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savor."  (Ephesians 5:2)



All in all, today's focus Scripture speaks to us of a love which is so complete, so pure, and so sacrificial, a love which is passed on to us.  A love so undeserved yet given to us so freely, a love for which we praise our Lord Jesus Christ.  He's the Lamb that was Slain, He's the Risen Lord and Saviour, He is Love!



Let us Pray: “Father, please forgive us for trying to find our security and hope in things other than You.  We know that there is no other source of hope, freedom, and security than You.  Father, may each life be a sweet smelling savor unto you.  Help us to love those around us as Christ has shown His love toward each one, a sacrificial, total love that surpasses all knowledge or comprehension.  Help us tear down every idol that we may have erected that dilutes or distorts our trust in You.  Thank You Lord, for all You have done for us.  As we contemplate Your sacrifice, we pray that you will help us gain a little more understanding of the price You paid to purchase our redemption.  We are so unworthy, Lord, remembering Your sacrifice is so humbling, we can't say it enough, Thank You!  In Jesus' Name we pray.  Amen.”



Throughout Scripture, God reminds us that if our trust is in Him and if we share His blessings with others, He will make sure we have all that we need.  How can we be sure?  Look at the confidence Jesus had in God the Father.  Love Him today and it will be easier to love all those around you, and it will be easier for all those around you to love you in return.  And, as a bonus, the Lord will be pleased with the sweet smelling savor produced by your sacrificial love one toward another.  Amen?



“But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.”  (Philippians 4:18)



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