Alabaster Jar

Ever wonder why Mary poured the expensive perfume out on Jesus? Ever wonder why she loved Him enough to anoint Him with a year's worth of earnings? I got a glimpse of why-simply because He set me free as He did her. I remember what it was like to be bound by sin-to wake up each day wishing that it were your last-to live a non-existence-to want to be loved and to never feel cared for. I know that pain which intensifies with each moment of the day-I know the pit that engulfs you and traps you. The shame that strips you and in dignifies you.
Ever more so-I know Jesus. I know His blood that cleanses. I know Jesus-I know His grace that frees. I know Jesus-I know His love that unites. Oh how I pour my love out on Him, just like Mary did. Oh how I pour my praises out on Him for He's given me so much. I have so many reasons to worship Him. I have so much hope to live for. He's given me life. A life outside of the pit. A life engulfed by His love, His forgiveness, His cleansing power and His greatness. His love is no wonder to me-it is real-I feel it; I see it; I touch it; I taste it; I hear it; I know it. He is real to me-He's set me free-given me the victory! Oh how I love Jesus, because He first loved me! His love for me has given me the ability to love Him in return.