“The Fragrance of Christ”
April 13
Philippians 4:19; Colossians 2:9-10; Song of Solomon 1:13
When a sweet odor or perfume is mentioned in the scriptures, it is likened to the preciousness of Christ. He is pleasant, more than myrrh, though some perfumes and sweet spices heal, He is the healer that sustains; Some spices are used in preserving, but the seal must be broken to get the full benefit of the savor and the temporary preservation; But Christ preserves forever, (Ephesians 4:30). The seal cannot be broken, It’s greatest preservative benefits are yet ahead of us.
One drop of ointment is fragrant, but it takes the lot of it to preserve and hold down the stench of the rottenness. Just like the blood He shed, it wasn’t just one drop that fell on me, it was the lot of it. I am covered within and without; And that is a sweet-smelling savor going up to Him. There is plenty enough of Christ to take care of all my needs. (Colossians 2:9) he is everything to cover my wants also; he is my guiding Shepherd, my Friend, my King, my Profound Prophet and my great High Priest. He extends His virtue; His righteousness is beyond all of my religions; His tenacious truth is indwelling and outgoing. He is filled with faithfulness, love is His lasting commodity, He is the spikenard of self-denial, courage is His caldron of odors, and His gentleness is nonexpendable.
Myrrh, to have its greatest effect, is put in a bundle, like potpourri; It is no good until it is bundled together and put in an enclosure; It then becomes a precious treasure of fragrance, like our Lord and Saviour. His is our special treasure, sent down from Heaven and the odor’s He filled us with, returns to Him most pleasing.
“Ordained”
In the beginning, God the Holy One,
Ordained to the earth, His only Son.
A perfume He is to a wretched earth,
His entrance by flesh, brought in
the new birth.
~ Tom Milam
Daily Jewel:
“There is plenty enough of Christ, to take care of all my needs.”
Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Samuel 6-9
Weekly Memory Verses: Luke 23:33-37 ~ 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. 36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, 37 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
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