Extravagant Love

Extravagant Love

Extravagant love is pleasing to Christ.
(John 12:7-8)  The only voice heard in favor of what Mary did that night was the only one that really mattered. Matthew 26:10, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me.”When we really give our gifts to God He knows it.
Our Lord emphasized the fact that Mary’s gift was for Him. Nothing that we give God will ever go unnoticed by Him.

Hebrews 6:10, “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them.”You will never give something to God that will be forgotten, when He receives something from us that is precious to us it is pleasing to Him.

In Mark’s account of this event he adds that Christ also said, “She did what she could” (Mark 14:8).
The fragrance of that perfume has long since evaporated but the memory of that woman will survive as long as the gospel is preached. She did what she could and what she did made a difference.
Picture the scene as Phillip Keller described it: “The delicious fragrance ran down over his shining hair. It enfolded His body with its delightful aroma. Even his tunic and flowing undergarment were drenched with its enduring pungency. Wherever he moved during the ensuing days, the perfume would go with Him. Into the Passover; into the Garden of Gethsemane; into Herod’s hall; into Pilate’s patio; even into the cruel hands of those who cast lots for his clothing.”With each crack of the whip, Mary’s gift was remembered. With each nail driven in, her love was felt.

Lord may I be extravagant with Your love today.

Have a great day

John

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