DAY TWENTY-THREE
Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.John 12:3
Mary worshipped Jesus extravagantly with costly perfume that filled the house with its fragrance. But notice that the perfume didn’t change the atmosphere of the house until Mary worshipped. Though costly and beautiful, it was bottled up with only potential. The humble expression of a worshipper unleashed a captivating aroma. Within every woman, there is a potential that will not be released until we worship. There is a fragrance for all of us to reveal. Isn’t our God more than worthy of a heart lavishing love, adoration and praise? Worship Him extravagantly today.
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March 22, 2008 at 6:33 am
Michelle Bentham
I’m struck by how the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil as Mary poured forth her worship onto the feet of Jesus. I picture this beautiful scene, with me sitting at the feet of Jesus as my tears pour forth and mingle with the oil and the smell of the fragrance filled the room… I can see it – the oil, the expression of worship becomes the Holy Spirit inhabiting the praises of God’s people, swirling all about me and mingling with my prayers to become a sweet aroma to our God and King. As I consider this and reflect on the weekend of the crucifixion and resurrection, I remember the costliness of my salvation and the power of my God to redeem me from the death and curse of sin. I fall before Him, I pour forth my praise and weep in humble submission to the love and mercy I have been given. When Jesus said of the woman, the one who is forgiven much will also love much… and I do love Him so. Thank you Jesus for sacrificing all for me, that I may have hope and home in Heaven… Salvation and Mercy are gifts that bring me to my knees. To Him be the glory forever and ever amen.