"For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are
being saved and those that are perishing." 2 Corinthians 2: 15

Have you ever thought about what the aroma of Christ smells
like? This past weekend, I experienced
not only His smell but also saw Him, heard Him and felt Him. We drove about forty minutes outside of town
to a care point in order to wash the feet of the children and provide each of
them with a new pair of shoes. We
walked into this tiny building and the children were waiting for us with
excitement written all over their faces. They began singing worship songs in SiSwati and it was as if angels
themselves were singing! As the kids lined up and either took off their dirty
worn-out shoes or didn't have any shoes on at all, I saw Christ in our team as
they humbly knelt down to wash their feet. Christ came to serve and not be
served and He completed the lowliest act by washing His disciples' feet and
then told us to follow His example in serving others. The room was filled with His presence and His aroma as feet were
washed, children were prayed over and new shoes were given. It was for sure one of the best days of
ministry we have done together as a team; not because of us but for the
beautiful picture of what our lives should look like everyday. I want to encourage you if you have ever
donated something or filled a shoebox for a child you will never get to see
that there are children around the world who receive your gifts and praise God
for your thoughtfulness. Whoever
donated these shoes will never know the impact they made on both the children
and those of us who served in putting them on the kids. Continue to give. Don't
let it just be a once-a-year thing you do around Christmas. There are needy children all around the
world and in our own towns. Ask God for
opportunities to give to someone less fortunate and He will be glad to show
you. He delights when His children
serve each other. 

* I added some pictures of this beautiful day so make sure
you check them out also!