Some thoughts on John 12:1-8

Mary took half a litre of a very expensive perfume made of pure nard, poured all of it on Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair. The sweet smell of the perfume filled the whole house. John 12:3

In a world filled with horrible acts that we do to each other...murder, war, theft, adultery, terrorism...there is a voice that calls us to acts of love...rich and costly acts of love. Acts that are not measured in proportion to the possible response or even previous encounters. Acts which are purely and simply expressions of love. Acts of grace...love that is undeserved and unearned.

In the midst of this world is God’s grace. We are the people of that grace. We are the people of that God.