The Gospel writers told us about a moment when Mary approached Jesus with a personal

gift.

She brought him a beautiful alabaster jar that contained expensive perfume.

Mary's lavish generosity was well received by Jesus, but the onlookers gave her mixed

reviews.

Some thought it was amazing.

Others thought her gift was wasteful.

Today on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindall recreates this dramatic moment and helps us understand

the implications for today.

Ever wonder how you can best express your gratitude to God?

The answer might be found in this portrayal of extravagant love on everlasting display.

Father, there aren't enough things in our lives that will be remembered and discussed.

So when we come across a moment such as this, we pause and lift a wonder in.

A beautiful expression of this woman's adoration for your son, Jesus.

And without a word, she expressed it in this extravagant manner, hom marvelous to witness.

Such an extreme act of devotion.

We seldom see such things in our lives.

Thank you for the opportunity today to sit before you, to have your word resting in our

laps, being able to read it in our own language.

Knowing there were those who gave their lives that this might happen, may we treat your

word with enormous respect.

I mean, we see it as no other body of literature.

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