JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Second Corinthians 2:15 and 16.

For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?

The Apostle Paul compared our witness for Jesus to a certain kind of smell that we spread to others. Some will receive it as a fragrance that brings life and will move closer to Jesus, while others will get as far away as possible as though it was a bad odor. Our influence for Christ will have a different impact on different kinds of people.

The big question to ask ourselves is “Am I consistently representing Jesus in my words, in my conduct, in my beliefs, and in my character?” We will always need the grace of God to help us represent Jesus well. So, let’s stay close to Jesus and let His influence guide our way.

This Light Reflection inspires us to a fragrant life of following Jesus in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com