I was reminded of one of the gospel accounts of the woman with the alabaster jar last Sunday and was intrigued to go and have a fresh look at the passage. This story is often looked at as a lesson on true repentance, but I have a new insight-A Woman with Radical love for Christ.

Here is the passage-take a fresh look at it for yourself: Luke 7:36
36Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume, 38and as she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.

Yes, this is an amazing story of repentance, one that we should all learn from. But look at it from the context of adoration of Christ. This woman walked into a situation where she was not welcomed and was totally out of her social circle and probably comfort zone. The Pharisee alone was a reminder that she was a sinner compared to the men at the table (they were known to be extra righteous and pious Jews) Once she walked in, she showed up most respect by anointing Jesus with oil. This oil was very precious and gave off a beautiful smell. What is so incredible is that she unabashedly poured it out on Jesus’ feet and washed His feet with her tears. In this one act, she was showing how much she loved and respected Christ and lifted Him up as her King.

What got me thinking is, how do I step up my worship of Jesus. How do I radically show Him I love Him. Do I ever step outside my comfort zone to adore and anoint Him as King? I don’t have an answer right now as to how I will go about taking my worship to another level, but I will be spending time praying and meditating over this. How about you??