We ran out of soap. (I know who runs out of soap? That’s right up there behind toilet paper as a must have household item.) To be sure the next person who jumped into the shower was not left hanging; I grabbed a bottle of body wash. I didn’t give much thought to what scent I chose. (Or flavor as my husband calls it.)
Later that evening my husband warned me he could not be held responsible for my reaction to his smell. He had just used an energizing, “INVIGORATING” body wash and he was sure the aroma would have a positive effect on me. He wasn’t sure he should even go into public around the female species with such a smell. He didn’t want to cause anyone to stumble. (That’s also why I tell him he shouldn’t work in the yard without his shirt.)
Ephesians 5: 1-2 says: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.”
When my husband’s behaviors imitate Christ’s sacrificial love I can’t help but be attracted to his sweet-smelling aroma. The same proves true for his attraction towards my sacrificial behaviors. A little “walking in love” goes a long way.
Can your actions be considered a sweet-smelling aroma to those around you? Some of us are leaving a stench – even causing those around us to stumble. We may need to exchange a few current behaviors with a few new ones. It could be like trying a new body wash scent and we may be surprised on how well it is received.
“Image courtesy of “Hand Pouring Water Splashing On Black Background”
by khunaspix/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net”
Copyright©2014, Gloria Stucky