Moses, as he came down the mountain from the 40 days in God's presence, had a glow he couldn't hide. So, for others' sake, he put a bag over his head.
In Second Corinthians 2:14-16, we have a fragrance for the same reason - we have been in the presence of the LORD for a significant amount of time.
And we can't hide it.
Second Corinthians 2:14-16:
14. Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.
15. For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.
16. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life. And who is sufficient for these things?
And we can't fake it.
Some people are happy with us when we diffuse the sweet smelling fragrance of LIFE all around. But some people don't like it and want us to "put a bag over our heads". Or maybe they'll bag our heads for us. But even with a bag over our heads, we'll still smell sweet.
One speaker whom I respect added Psalm 23:6 here:
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever!
It is so worth the price, being in the presence of the LORD. Psalm 16:11 says "In His presence is fullness of joy!"
And we don't have to go up a mountain to be in His presence, He came down the mountain to be with us continually. And He said He would never leave us or forsake us.
Jesus! Hallelujah!
Blessings,
Larry Carroll
