What’s that smell?

 An offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
Ephesians 5:2b

My big brother in the Lord Wayne often uses the word aroma when describing a situation or an event.

He has really helped me describe an otherwise puzzling circumstance or to take inventory on my reactions. He’ll say “What did it smell like?” I can then properly discern between odor or fragrance. This word “aroma” is used 46 times in the NKJV of the Bible and each time it is preceded by sweet or soothing.

I’ve shared previously that I’ve adopted the word meek or meekness as my assignment from Bill. There are many definitions of this word and none of which seem to be something that comes natural to man. It’s not what you do, it’s who you are. It doesn’t have to be advertised, it just is or it isn’t, you are or you aren’t.

I’m going with the meaning strength under control or self-control. Meekness is associated with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. It would fall under gentleness but is only attainable by the power of the Holy Spirit and is present when “self” isn’t. The antonym would be prideful or selfish.

I believe God would have us “To walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1b-3

So the next time you “act out”, take a whiff. What does it smell like?

Rob Russomano is a graduate of the Colony of Mercy and serves on the full-time ministry team of America’s Keswick

Daily Bible Reading: Isaiah 20-22; Mark 5:21-43

Quote of the day:  Life works better when we know how to glance at things but gaze at God. Seeing Him clearly will enable us to see all other things clearly. Selwyn Hughes

Bible Memory: I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. Psalm 119:15-16