God captures us with love, grace and mercy. That is a great way to be a captive! No fear, no chains that bind us…just a lifting of our great burdens into His capable hands and a complete feeling of being able to relax and let go in His arms. As His captives, our responsibility is to spread the Gospel wherever we go. I love the imagery of this verse…the good news of the knowledge of Christ is like a sweet perfume. Have you gone into a room and knew instantly that someone you love dearly was just there because the essence of their scent was left behind? That’s what this verse makes me think about. As part of Christ’s triumphal procession, we need to act like victors, not downtrodden captives held by an oppressive dictator. God is love and always wants what is best for us. He knows that living for Him is what it always best!