When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13 NIV84)
This past Sunday, I shared that I enjoy coffee shops. It's funny - I am not a coffee drinker, I prefer tea. I also shared that when I go home, my daughter, Jessica Allie, always knows when I've been in a coffee shop. The aroma of coffee saturates my clothes and skin. When I entered the shop, smelling like coffee wasn't my goal. My goal was to slow down and enjoy a good cup of green tea. The aroma was simply a by-product.
I think this is a great analogy of what happens when we spend time "being with" Christ. While our goal is to experience His love and to love Him, somehow we end up with His aroma (presence) saturating our whole being, so much so that others begin to notice.
Will
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