What does reconciliation smell like? Does it smell like nervous strangers precariously placed in a small room together as they begin to see each other for the first time as friends instead of enemies? Does it have the aroma of sweet perfume to the Creator God?

What does reconciliation feel like? Is it the strong grasping of another’s hand or a lasting embrace?

What does reconciliation sound like? Is it loud pleas for forgiveness or quiet hearts in submission to one another? Does the sound of prayerful souls in one accord bring glory to our Maker?

What does reconciliation look like? On this day, it was a room full of Arabs from various sectarian backgrounds, coming together in the name of Jesus Christ. It was a room where over 50 Muslim-background believers gathered for a conference on discipleship. Reconciliation was not listed in the day’s topics, but it went across the room in all directions. People were repenting and asking forgiveness of those from other groups and nationalities. This was a significant moment for the people of this region, desperately fragmented from civil war between these groups. Praise the Lord for His work in these hearts and lives. Pray for these believers to be the “fragrance of life” in this troubled region of the world. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.  (2 Corinthians 2:15 GW)