Luke 7:38-39 - "...she stood behind Him at His feet weeping and began to bathe His feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them, and anointed them with the ointment".
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Tears. A kiss. A jar of ointment. She doesn't care if there are a lot of people around. Still, she did what she needs to do. And words that she cannot say, was clearly communicated through her actions.
"Lord, forgive me for I have sinned".
Tears - for I really repent of my sin. I have come to realize the wrongdoings I have done and how it promotes evilness among men.
A kiss - forgive me, Lord. I am just a lowly servant not even worthy of Your forgiveness and love. But, even then, You have loved me first.
A jar of ointment - my earthly wealth is nothing compared to the salvation You are giving and the promise of eternal salvation. I will "break" them all and give them up so I may receive Your promise of salvation.
In front of all self-proclaimed religiosity, this sinful woman's act of repentance and humility stood out. And, she was forgiven and her faith has saved her. Everything was already a part of her past. She is now ready to face the future. For in breaking the jar, she has broken her heart open to accept the Lord as her Lord and Savior.
+ Let us pray: Lord Jesus, I break my heart open to You, so You may enter as I fully accept You as my Lord and Savior. Thank you for the love you continually give and for the forgiveness You readily impart. I love you, Lord, as I offer my tears, kiss and jar of ointment. Amen +
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