God is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27KfKpmq9GQ


Good morning. Just have a little thought for today. I am suppose to be cleaning, so I need to stay focused. Anyone that knows me knows that I do not enjoy cleaning especially by myself! As I was actually cleaning I was listening to Casting Crowns and the song I Know Your There came on. When I first got this album from my sister a couple of Christmas's ago this was one of my favorite. In the move I lost some of my CD's but thankfully Paul put them on the computer.

Anyhow.... this song came on and I couldn't help but think how we need to remind each other that God is here!! He cares and listens! I hear of so many that don't know of His love and grace and think how can I make a difference? Will I make a difference? There are so many hurting people out there. As I listened God reminded me that I just need to love them so they can see His love through me. Love them like He loves me. Show grace - unmerited favor just because. To understand and believe in a God of grace, people need to be shown that grace first by us.

The verse that came to my mind was 2 Corinthians 2:15
"For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing."

What Aroma did Christ have? John 1: 17 when explaining Jesus states that grace and truth came through Him. Jesus not only taught grace he demonstrated it daily showing love and kindness to those he came in contact with.

The message puts it this way " Through us, He brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go , people breathe in the exquisite  fragrance. Because of Christ we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognised by those as the way of salvation- a aroma redolent with life ( redolent means strong, I had to look it up!)

When I think of exquisite I think of beautiful. We have opportunity everyday to care and show grace which is such a beautiful thing to those around us and God through his Son allows me to be His person. Isn't that amazing!

I pray today that you will be an aroma for Christ or if you don't know Christ that you will ask someone about Him.   God is everywhere and he is waiting to listen!

I have copied the link on utube for the song I was listening too. Hope you enjoy!

Love and Prayers,

Jen Loner