This is a revised article about the fragrance of victory I shared a few years ago. I hope it encourages you and that you’ll expect to triumph in your circumstances!

“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.”  2 Corinthians 2:14 [NKJV]

The first part of that scripture, has been one that I’ve believed in and stood on through multiple and various struggles. I frequently have to remind myself of my victory in Christ so that I don’t concentrate on the problem and sink into a pit of despair about my circumstances. I depend on that verse because it contains the word “always.” “Always” means without exception, on every occasion, continuously. When I have consistently put my trust/faith/belief in that victory supplied by Jesus to every believer, I have always see its manifestation.

The Fragrance of Knowing Him

But only today did the second half of that verse stand out to me—“through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” Occasionally, I’ve had the privilege to teach Bible study class at my church about the unmerited, unearned favor (grace) of God. Having done so has opened my eyes to an entirely different way of looking at things! Now it’s easier to see that knowing more about Jesus’ perfect and complete work on the cross multiplies the manifestation of His grace in my life (2 Peter 1:2). His grace does not depend on our efforts/works.  It is dependent upon our believing that His grace is for us and that His grace gives us continuous victory. We did not do anything to acquire grace because Jesus did it all. Knowing Him imparts a beautiful fragrance to our lives because increased knowledge about JESUS multiplies grace and peace.

To know Him — His love, His strength, His sacrifice, His work —  is to know victory, and it smells good!

Do you smell the sweet fragrance of victory in the midst of your troubling circumstances?