Have you ever smelled a dead, decaying animal? It stinks. And when the wind blows the wrong way, every breath brings the stench of death to your nostrils. In our sin, we are separated from God. Our sins stink to the “high heavens!” When our eyes are opened, we smell our sin and are sickened because of it. The remedy? Acknowledge your sin in light of a holy God. Confess your sin, repent of your sin. Do a 180 degree turn from your sinful ways. The smell of confession, repentance, forgiveness is sweet smelling. This brings us back into right fellowship with our Heavenly Father. Savor the sweet smell of His mercy and grace as you cry out to Jesus.
“Because of your anger, my whole body is sick; my health is broken because of my sins. My guilt overwhelms me—it is a burden too heavy to bear. My wounds fester and stink because of my foolish sins. I am exhausted and completely crushed. My groans come from an anguished heart.” Psalm 38:3-5, 8
“Come quickly to help me,O Lord my savior.” Psalm 38:22