The Precious Ointment

The Precious Ointment

“Leave her alone; she had to keep this scent for the day of my burial.  You have the poor with you always, you will not always have me.”  (John 12: 7 – 8)

Jesus accepts an act of kindness from Mary.  We note Mary’s generosity.  She did not count the cost of the ointment.  We know that it was a very expensive brand.  Mary thinks simply that her Master and love merits it.  Jesus shows his appreciation.

We too are called to a life of friendship and companionship with Jesus.  Are you generous to Jesus?  How do you show your generosity?

The first thing in friendship is time.  Do you provide enough time to nourish your relationship with Jesus?  True friendship offers everything:  time, talent and treasure.  Even life.  “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”  (John 15: 13)