It is generally understood that Paul here borrows a figure from the victory parade of a military leader just returned from a foreign conquest. The general is at the head of the parade, savoring the sweet satisfaction of victory. Behind him are his jubilant troops. Then behind them are the prisoners-of-war, slated for punishment, perhaps death. All along the parade route are incense burners, filling the air with aroma. But the aroma means different things to different people, depending on whose side they are on. To those who are loyal to the commander in chief, it is the fragrance of victory. To the captives, however, it is an omen of defeat and retribution.The pathway of a servant of the Lord parallels this picture in several respects. The Lord always leads him in triumph. Though it might not always seem like victory, the fact is that he is on the winning side and God's cause can never fail.Everywhere he goes, he carries the aroma of Christ with him. But this aroma means different things to different people. To those who bow to the Lord Jesus, it is the scent of everlasting life. To those who refuse the Gospel, on the other hand, it is the smell of death and destruction.But in both cases God is glorified. He is glorified in the salvation of the repentant, and he is also vindicated in the refusal of those who are perishing. When the latter stand before Christ, at the Judgment of the Great White Throne, they will not be able to blame God for their plight. They had the opportunity to be saved but refused it.We generally judge the effectiveness of Christian service by how many people are saved. Perhaps there is a suggestion in this passage that it would be equally valid to judge it by how many people, after receiving a clear presentation of the Gospel, reject it and plunge into hell.God is glorified in both cases. To Him there is the sweet incense of grace in the first instance and of justice in the second.Solemn issues! No wonder the Apostle asks, in closing, "Who is sufficient for these things?"

With reverence, humor and skill, William MacDonald wove a daily devotional tapestry that challenges the reader to think deeply and Biblically, and apply God's Word to their lives.

Truths to Live By - One Day at a Time

"But thanks be to God, who always leads us in His triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place." (2 Corinthians 2:14 NASB)

You are fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured upon Your lips; therefore God has blessed You forever. Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty. And in Your majesty ride prosperously … Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. § Then You spoke in a vision to Your holy one, and said: “I have given help to one who is mighty.” § “The Man … is My Companion,” says the Lord of hosts. Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; for Yah, the Lord, is my strength and my song; He also has become my salvation. § Thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ. Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever.

Daily Light on the Daily Path or Daily Light is a Christian daily devotional scripture reading published by Bagster & Sons about 1875. It has been reprinted continually since then. It consists of brief groupings of scripture passages which speak to prominent Biblical themes—two themes (morning and evening) for each day of the year. It appends no commentary, but simply allows scripture to speak for itself.

Evening Daily Light

 Mighty God. 

<blockquote>
He comforts us in our every affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction by means of the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted of God" (<a id="verse_1632880189197533" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/2-Corinthians/1/4">2 Cor. 1:4</a>, Wey.).
</blockquote>It is a great comfort to know that everything our Father takes us through - much of which may be hard and heartbreaking - has a dual purpose. That which He utilizes to cause us to grow spiritually is at the same time designed to prepare us for His service. He does nothing in vain; He wastes nothing."In the very service itself God makes the servant fit to carry it out. A person is first disciplined for service, and then in the service he is made fit by it for the character of it. God has not servants ready made. He makes them fit for His own service in connection with the race they have to run. The word 'chasten' is the same as that used in Ephesians with respect to bringing up the children: it is nurture. We attach too much the idea of severity, or retribution, to it." -J.B.S."Why does God take some through such deep and trying experiences? Why is it that He does not allow some of His children to have an easy way and to be satisfied and gratified with elementary things? The needs of others - that is why."We know quite well if any have been able really to help others, it is because they have gone through deep experience, they have pioneered this way, they have paid a great price for this freedom. It has been costly, but worthwhile if others can be really helped.""But to God be the thanks who in Christ ever heads our triumphal procession, and by our hands waves in every place that sweet incense, the knowledge of Him" (<a id="verse_1632880189534251" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/2-Corinthians/2/14">2 Cor. 2:14</a>, Wey.).

A 365 day devotional that will help you in your Christian growth and walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.  This devotional is a collection of quotes from some of the best authors in the realm of Christian growth that has been organized by Miles J Stanford.  This devotional study is divided into 12 sections each containing 31 daily portions.

None but the Hungry Heart

 Trinity-trained 

<blockquote>
Now the God of peace . . . make you perfect [complete, mature] in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ" (<a id="verse_1632880241264498" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Hebrews/13/20">Heb. 13:20</a>; <a id="verse_1632880241553294317" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Hebrews/13/21">21</a>).  
</blockquote>
My life is not only in His hands, but He is my very life. "For by Him were all things created . . . and by Him all things consist" (<a id="verse_1632880241960224" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Colossians/1/16">Col. 1:16</a>; <a id="verse_1632880241385414253" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Colossians/1/17">17</a>). He controls and maintains the universe, and we can surely depend upon Him to care for us who share His life."We are all of us prone to forget the weighty fact that God trieth the righteous. He withdraweth not His eyes from the righteous' (<a id="verse_1632880241249086" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Psalm/11/5">Ps. 11:5</a>; <a id="verse_1632880241789563" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Job/36/7">Job 36:7</a>). We are in His hands, and under His eye continually. We are the objects of His deep, tender, and unchanging love; but we are also the subjects of His wise moral government. His dealings with us are varied. They are sometimes preventive; sometimes corrective; always instructive."We may be bent on some course of our own, the end of which would be moral ruin. He intervenes and withdraws us from our purpose. He dashes to fragments our air-castles, dissipates our golden dreams, and interrupts many a darling scheme on which our hearts were bent, and which would have proved to be certain destruction. Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man, to bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living' (<a id="verse_1632880241118654" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Job/33/29">Job 33:29</a>; <a id="verse_1632880241234381094" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/Job/33/30">30</a>)." -C.H.M."Now thanks be unto God, who always causeth us to triumph in Christ" (<a id="verse_1632880241372651" href="https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/2-Corinthians/2/14">2 Cor. 2:14</a>).

 Loving Kindness 

14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.

But thanks be to God,<cr>1</cr> who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma<cr>2</cr> of the knowledge<cr>3</cr> of him everywhere.

2 Corinthians 2:14

 14 But thanks be to God,   who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma   of the knowledge   of him everywhere.

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 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.

But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.

 But thanks be to God,   who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma   of the knowledge   of him everywhere.

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