GOD'S DEODORANT

"Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour."

Ephesians 5:1, 2
King James Version

I put deodorant on every day so I won't smell bad. However, all the deodorant in the world won't keep us from smelling bad to our Heavenly Father when we say harsh and criticizing words to one another. When we are hateful to one another, it stinks in His nostrils. It is time that we stop criticizing and judging each other and make sure our own heart is right before God.

Jesus is God's deodorant. He cleanses our heart and presents us to God after He has made us acceptable to our Heavenly Father. What a privilege is ours not only to be loved by the Saviour of the world, but also to have Him present us to God with a clean heart. O how Jesus loves you. Nobody loves you like Jesus loves you and nobody ever will.

What about you? If Jesus comes back for us today, are you ready to meet Him? We can hide the criticism, sarcasm and hatred we allow to remain in our heart from our family and friends. However, Jesus can see in our heart and He knows the things we keep hidden from our family and friends.

Heavenly Father, please search my heart and if there is anything that hurts You, please forgive me. I pray for all who are lonely, discouraged, broken hearted and for all who are not feeling good both physically and emotionally. Please comfort and encourage them as You have done for me so many times. I love You and I appreciate all You have done for me. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Joanne Lowe
July 20, 2020