Look forward to seeing many tonight for the Seder Plate Ceremony.  I have heard back from a number of people so it sounds as if it will be well attended.

I am taking a bit of a departure with today's message...concentrating more on what the next few days really mean.  As we prepare for Sunday we must remember that there were a number of events in Jesus' life that carry great significance.  May God bless you today!

Anointing Others with our Lives

Jesus was having a “down moment.”  An opportunity to relax before things started getting hectic.  He was having dinner at the home of “Simon the Leper.”  (Mark 14) We know very little about him save this description which leads some to believe that he was one of ten lepers Jesus had healed during His ministry.  He could very well be the one who came back to thank Him for saving his life and having Jesus over was his way of thanking Him for that.

Somewhere during this time a woman (who very well could have been invited) took a jar of perfume made of pure nard; a very, very expensive plant found only in a couple of places and begins to anoint Jesus’ feet with it.  Several in the house, more than likely Judas, began complaining that this was being wasted!  Instead of her using it to make Jesus’ feet smell better it could have been sold and the money used for other purposes – but Jesus did not see it that way!

I find it interesting that we always have a “better” way to do things.  The bible is very clear on many issues and yet how many times do we choose to ignore it and go our own way.  Judas could have cared less about the purpose of this woman’s actions – he was more concerned about what he could have done with the money that this perfume could have brought.  Jesus’ response gave Judas, along with everyone else something to really think about.   

One of the purposes of “Spikenard” as it is referred to is a “healing” agent – both physically and emotionally!! 

In another passage we are told that the aroma filled the air…probably lifting everyone’s spirits within the room.  Our lives are to be like that perfume – lifting people up and helping them during difficult times.  That is the lesson Jesus wants us to learn!