My wheels are already churning on different scents we could use - or baked goods I could continually prepare - so that my children would always be reminded of the gift of Jesus and this holiday season when they smell it. Thank you for sharing!
Oh, Jane, this is so beautiful--I'm smiling as I read it. I will definitely be thinking of pairing something this season to remind of the fragrance of Jesus. I like the cinnamon idea.
Interestingly we were at a special service last night at a new church and sang these lyrics:
"Day and night, night and day
Let incense arise."
The fragrance symbolizes our prayer and worship both.
Your post is a sacred echo of that idea--thank you!
very interesting, I've never thought of this before.
One thing I do to make my house smell good is to sprinkle cinnamon on a backing sheet (it doesn't take much) and put it in a 250-degree oven. It makes your whole house smell like cinnamon.
I don't have one yet, but I will definitely think on this! The scent of oranges make me think of Christmas because my mom used to put them in our stockings when we were little. I don't know if Jesus ate oranges...
This was so beautiful Jane! I had never thought of the association of fragrance with the presence of Jesus. Even more specifically for Mary. I did a tiny bit of research on it awhile back (tiny nothing substantial). But I believe since it was so expensive the fragrance was long-lasting. So the idea that Mary could still smell that moment with Jesus AFTER He was crucified… oh my heart…
I’m going to try to find my own Jesus fragrance too!
Thank you, Megan! It makes sense that the expense indicated it was long-lasting. But I didn't know that. It parallels Jesus' impact long after He was physically present. The Word has unending layers - so amazing!
My wheels are already churning on different scents we could use - or baked goods I could continually prepare - so that my children would always be reminded of the gift of Jesus and this holiday season when they smell it. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome, Taylor! I love how you are starting this when your children are wee ones 😃.
I hope I can follow through. What a gift you’ve given them!
Oh, Jane, this is so beautiful--I'm smiling as I read it. I will definitely be thinking of pairing something this season to remind of the fragrance of Jesus. I like the cinnamon idea.
Interestingly we were at a special service last night at a new church and sang these lyrics:
"Day and night, night and day
Let incense arise."
The fragrance symbolizes our prayer and worship both.
Your post is a sacred echo of that idea--thank you!
Oh I know the song! It’s beautiful. Thank you, Jody. And yes and amen…prayer and worship both.
very interesting, I've never thought of this before.
One thing I do to make my house smell good is to sprinkle cinnamon on a backing sheet (it doesn't take much) and put it in a 250-degree oven. It makes your whole house smell like cinnamon.
Great idea, Kate! I’m going to do this. Thanks for sharing.
I don't have one yet, but I will definitely think on this! The scent of oranges make me think of Christmas because my mom used to put them in our stockings when we were little. I don't know if Jesus ate oranges...
We had oranges in our stocking toes too! I keep the tradition going even if we only have clementines ☺️.
This was so beautiful Jane! I had never thought of the association of fragrance with the presence of Jesus. Even more specifically for Mary. I did a tiny bit of research on it awhile back (tiny nothing substantial). But I believe since it was so expensive the fragrance was long-lasting. So the idea that Mary could still smell that moment with Jesus AFTER He was crucified… oh my heart…
I’m going to try to find my own Jesus fragrance too!
Thank you, Megan! It makes sense that the expense indicated it was long-lasting. But I didn't know that. It parallels Jesus' impact long after He was physically present. The Word has unending layers - so amazing!