God’s Triumphal Procession

Give praise to God, for He is the Lord! Give thanks to Him
today for His great provision. He is Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides! What
a great joy it is to serve God. Every activity, every thought, every action can
be our expression of worship toward God. Honor Him wholeheartedly, and we will
reflect His attributes, the fruit of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

In chapter 2 of the book of 2 Corinthians, Paul begins his
wonderful teaching on the New Covenant, what it means to us as believers, and
how it perfectly reflects God’s glory.

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal
procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the
knowledge of him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are
being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death;
to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task? Unlike so
many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ
we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God”    (2 Cor. 2:14-17).

In our present society, we are preoccupied with winning,
whether in sports, business, school classes, or family relationships (for
example, sibling rivalry). Unfortunately, many of us are not winners by the
world’s standards. However, God promises to always lead us in His triumphal
procession. In other words, we will be triumphant if we are following God’s
leading for our lives. As we walk in His ways, we will possess an aroma that
all around us will be able to smell. As the Scripture points out, some will readily
accept this aroma while others will reject it. Therefore, do not be surprised
at this as we experience it in our lives.

– Jim & Bessie Wilson

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