In the Exodus reading, I love the anointing and the ordination ceremony. The sacrifices and the blood shed "to the LORD" was a pleasing aroma to Him in view of their repentance (Mark reading touches on this too). It was a sacrifice of something of value from the people's possessions. Likewise, I think of what the LORD was willing to sacrifice for me, His only Son, which is a sweet smelling aroma to me because of what it means for my future in Christ. The Proverbs section is so specific. I pray to be intoxicated with the love of my Savior Jesus - His Words to me, as my Savior and best friend!
I was also thinking about how the section about John being beheaded must have been so discouraging at first to the early Christian church. But as John said, "He must increase, I must decrease." Such an encouraging humility which comes from Christ.
In the Exodus reading, I love the anointing and the ordination ceremony. The sacrifices and the blood shed "to the LORD" was a pleasing aroma to Him in view of their repentance (Mark reading touches on this too). It was a sacrifice of something of value from the people's possessions. Likewise, I think of what the LORD was willing to sacrifice for me, His only Son, which is a sweet smelling aroma to me because of what it means for my future in Christ. The Proverbs section is so specific. I pray to be intoxicated with the love of my Savior Jesus - His Words to me, as my Savior and best friend!
I was also thinking about how the section about John being beheaded must have been so discouraging at first to the early Christian church. But as John said, "He must increase, I must decrease." Such an encouraging humility which comes from Christ.
This is awesome! Thanks for setting this up!