Then Mary took a pound of perfume, pure and expensive nard, anointed Jesus’s feet, and wiped his feet with her hair. So the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
(John 12:3)
Those words always resonate with me.
In a very tangible way, the house was filled with the fragrance of Mary’s love for Jesus.
Unfortunately, it was quickly spoiled by the stench of Judas’ hypocritical love for the poor.
Honestly speaking, I wasn’t in the best of moods this morning. I’m not sure what “fragrance” I was giving off to God or others.
I don’t want to be giving off the stench of Judas.
I want to be a sweet-smelling aroma to my Lord and everyone who encounters me.
Lord, let my love for you be like a pleasing fragrance to you and everyone around me.
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