Triumphal Procession

 Job 41-42; 2 Corinthians 1-2

“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…Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for a profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.”

2 Corinthians 2:14, 17

The call to know and serve God is a high calling. In Christ, we stand as ambassadors of the King of kings, representing his throne and sharing his life-transforming gospel. When honorariums, book sales, or offerings become our focus, we cheapen both the calling we’ve received, and the message we are sharing. We let money and personal gain rob us of our authority in Christ’s triumphal procession, and instead we call our own procession where we are on display. When we forget whose we are and who sent us, we become self-serving in our ministries. Our calling and potential impact in the world are too important to cheapen in this way.

“Lord Jesus, your fragrance is what I desire to be filled with today, for your glory.”