Spreading The Knowledge of Christ Everywhere!

Judges 13; Judges 14; Judges 15; Judges 16; 2 Corinthians 2
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Scripture

2 Corinthians 2

14 But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. 15 Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. 16 To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?

Observation

Do you pick up on Paul’s excitement as he writes this about his mission? We are following Christ in His triumphal procession. Does that sound like defeat to you? Do you think we should be down and discouraged? Do you think we should think we are losing the battle? Well we aren’t losing the battle because the battle has already been won. We need to act like victors and not like someone that has just lost their best friend.

Paul asked the question in verse sixteen, “and who is adequate for such a task as this?” His answer to that question was he and his team was ready because they preached from the sincerity of their hearts. Are you up to the task?

Application

I will not act defeated today. The battle has been won. We are just cleaning up the mess!

Prayer

Heavenly Father, do I really live like I believe that You have already won this battle. I know that we don’t fight against flesh and blood. I know that we battle things in the spiritual realms. Help me to see the victory and help me to walk like I am on the winning team. I pray for our people today. I pray that they would depend on you. Give them strength. Give them some wins!

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