But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.
2 Corinthians 2:14
Living in Kansas City, the last few years have let me bear witness to some amazing victory parades. Between the Royals in baseball, Sporting in pro soccer, and the Chiefs in the NFL, we’ve had some loud and wild victories. We hope for another one in just a few weeks. A few hundred thousand people gathered to express joy is something to see. But as fun as that may be, those things are nothing, mere toy displays next to what Paul says Christians can experience in Christ.
Our lives are ALWAYS marching at some point in the parade route of triumphal procession in the worship and glory of Jesus as the gospel is made known in us. And did you notice it isn’t that some day we will experience this. No… we are already on the parade route! We are always in procession. That means every day that we live is part of a glorious celebration of the victory of Jesus over sin, death, and hell! It can’t be ignored, just like a victory parade fills a city or a fragrant incense fills a room.
I’m afraid Christians don’t live like this. I know that I need this reminder. There is a constant display of power, love, saving skill, and dominance over the darkness in Jesus. And He calls us to follow in triumphal procession with Him. Will we celebrate?
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