Check out this scripture verse:
 
2 cor. 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.

Wow...so we are suppposed to be this aroma of God...or the "fragrance of Christ".  I dont think this is the kind of fragrance you can just apply on to yourself, the way one might put on cologne or perfume. (Thats what a modern day Pharisee might do) No, I think this is a natural "smell"...the kind that just oozes out of you. It comes from the inside of your being...from who you are.

Have you ever met someone that did'nt advertise they were a Christian but you just knew it? No fish symbol on their car...not wearing a Christian t-shirt with spoofy slogan...not talking in christian lingo...yet somehow you knew they were a follower of Jesus. I'm telling you...it must have been the "aroma" : )

Do you know anybody that smells bad? Not "Body Odor" bad... but their "spiritual aroma" is not appealing in slightest way? Me too. I cant help but feel there are times when my "fragrance" isn't so great. We can "play church" and wear a fake smile but our "aroma" will eventually supercede our greatest performance. We all fall short, so lets remember we need Jesus.  Only He can cleanse us...and make us smell good. If we try and do it on our own....it the equivelant of putting on a bottle of cheap perfume. (We think it's covering well... but those we come across are are trying to flee our presence).

Enough rambling for now....

Merry Christmas Everybody!