Precious gift for precious Jesus

 And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? Mark 14:4

And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. Mark 14:6

My favorite biblical heroine gave Jesus the most precious thing she had. She who had chosen the good portion for herself she chose for Jesus the most precious gift, ointment of spikenard.

Some of those present thought it was a great waste, but in the eyes of Jesus it was a good work.

It was a good work because

1. It was an expression of love and reverence for Jesus

2. It was a sincere sacrifice. Mary did not buy cheap oil, she bought expensive oil for Jesus.

3. She did it without ostentation. She didn't talk about it either before or after the anointing.

4. She didn't think about what people would say. Sհe knew some would criticize, and say it was a big waste.

Mary did not open the box so she could use it for something else, but broke it. Sհe showed by her actions that Jesus deserves the best. The most precious person deserves the most precious gift.

I will learn from Mary to break my alabaster box at the feet of Jesus.

From my diary,

April 28, 2023