2 Corinthians 2 ~ Praying Scripture

Please read 2 Corinthians 2.

Meditate on verse 14.

But thanks be to God,

Who always leads us in triumph in Christ,

and manifests through us the sweet aroma

of the knowledge of Him in every place.

In his second letter to the church at Corinth, Paul continued to mentor these immature believers.  Paul instructed them in an earlier letter to deal with sin within their church (1 Corinthians 5:1).  The church took Paul’s admonition to heart and so punished the offending sinner that after he repented of his sin, the church was not forgiving and comforting him.  Paul urged the believers to reaffirm their love for him and not let unforgiveness cause Satan to take advantage of them. 

This is an important principle for your personal discipleship. Sin must be stopped.  After the sinner repents and asks forgiveness, you are to forgive, comfort, and reaffirm your love for them.  By forgiving, comforting, and loving the repentant one, Satan will not get an advantage in your life. Such Christian maturity on your part causes the sweet aroma of Jesus to be evident in your life.

Pray 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 over yourself and those for whom you are standing guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“God, thank You for leading us in triumph in Christ.

Manifest through us the sweet aroma

of the knowledge of Jesus in every place we go. 

May we be the fragrance of Christ to God

among those who are being saved

 and among those who are perishing.

For the sake of Your Name, Jesus~”