(Please read John 12:1-11)
Outside of the walls of Lazarus’ house, rumblings of fear and hatred and power could be heard as thunder in the distance. Inside the home, clueless disciples and friends gathered with Jesus to enjoy each other’s company. Suddenly “the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.” There she was. Mary in worship. Pouring her most costly possession on the feet of her Lord. Anointing his feet with nard. Wiping his feet with her loosened hair. This was an extravagant outpouring of love and spontaneous worship that could wait no longer. It didn’t seem to matter what was said as Judas objected. While the others failed to listen closely as they walked with Jesus, while the others argued among themselves, while the others slept, Mary sat at his feet and listened. She witnessed God’s power. She experienced God’s love. She knew the one who sat at her table was truly the Messiah. Down comes her hair. Out comes her most priceless possession. It cannot wait. The perfume of adoration, love, worship, praise and offering fills the room and ultimately the world. That’s what extravagant worship is like…spontaneous, overflowing, priceless and permeating
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