The Aroma of Extravagance

Six days before the Passover, the Passover that Jesus was crucified. Jesus, His good friends Martha, Mary, Lazarus, and the disciples have a party celebrating Lazarus’ resurrection from the dead. In this space, Mary sacrifices an expensive bottle of perfume that is very hard for her to replace. But that sacrifice gave her a priceless moment with Jesus – a moment of presence, raw emotion, and connection. The kind of moment anyone who longs for wholeness, connection, and love would gladly choose.