The Alabaster Box of Ointment

We have here one of the most touching scenes in all of the gospel narratives; a woman who came to Jesus with an alabaster box of ointment which was very costly; and she broke it and poured it on His head. In the next few minutes I would like to attempt to show you the immense spiritual significance of her actions, which are so highly commended by our Lord Jesus. The actions of this woman, whom we know from the gospel of John was His dear friend Mary, show us how highly our Lord Jesus thought of her lavish display of love to Him as her Lord. This is the truth that I want to open up to you at this hour; Christ’s knowing the meaning of all of her thoughts, and all of her actions, in the following 3 ways. 1st of all – Our Lord knew that she was preparing for His death and burial. 2nd – Our Lord knew that the alabaster box was a picture of her heart and the preciousness of His grace. And 3rd – He knew that her actions would be misunderstood, but that He would vindicate her. I pray that these thoughts as I develop them will be blessed to each person here today so that they will be able to understand better how to respond to Christ’s dying love to them.