Sunday: The Fragrance of the Cross

The Aroma of Life 🌸👃   We've walked through Holy Week, experiencing the sorrow, service, and sacrifice. Today, we stand at the empty tomb! Did you know the Bible is a smelly book? From the pleasing aroma of Noah's sacrifice to the holy incense God prescribed, smell is deeply connected to memory and emotion. But what does the Cross smell like? It should smell like blood, sweat, and death. But because of Christ's Resurrection, that's not what we smell anymore! In 2 Corinthians, Paul says, "We are the aroma of Christ... to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life." Today, we witness a transformation, turning the musty wood of the cross into a fragrant symbol of hope and unfailing love. This is the Easter Message: When you encounter the moments of life that smell like death, the Resurrection means that life might be right around the corner. Celebrate the Risen King with us! Come smell, remember, and find the aroma of life!