2011-10-03 - What Would Mary
Say?
John
12:1-8
"You will always have the poor among you, but you will
not always have me." (John 12:8)
My brother Lazarus was sitting with Jesus while I anointed Him. My sister
Martha would think this gesture was unladylike and disgraceful. I did not
care this time.
The house was filled with the ointment's fragrance. I was ridiculed that
I was wasting the perfume by pouring it on Jesus. I first thought, Judas
Iscariot must think little of Jesus, for saying such a thing. Did Judas think
it was a pious answer he was supposed to say about the poor, or was he envious
he didn't think of the idea first? Knowing Judas Iscariot the way I do, I
think he just wanted the money for himself.
Jesus wasn't afraid to come to my rescue. He said things I wasn't used to
hearing. He defended my actions. Jesus said we would always have the poor
among us, but we would not always have Him. I wish Jesus did not talk about
Himself like that.
He was so appreciative about the bottle of perfume. Well, okay, it signified
more than a perfume bottle. It showed someone caring about Him, putting the
Lord first. Maybe not many had shown Him that consideration before. It must
be hard to always be there to meet others' needs.
The incident was so memorable that Jesus said the story would live on as
a memorial to me. I had no idea this scent would have such an effect. I just
wanted to show my reverence to Him. My sister Martha was doing what she does
well, serving people, and I was back at Jesus' feet, where I felt I belonged.
Lord, At times I am not sure what I need; just let me
know if I am at least heading in the right direction. Thank You for defending
me. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
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