Mary II
Without opening the door
the curious host
let the Teacher in.
Beside him the once-dead man,
having left his grave clothes on the stone,
reclined to dine.
Beside the calloused feet
of hungry men
the sister flitted
with bowls of ripened fruit,
slabs of risen bread,
platters of spiced meat,
pitchers of waiting wine.
In the doorway
the listening one,
emptied of darkness,
loosed her hair.
With no authority,
no covering,
no office,
no documents,
no priestly garments,
no holiness of her own,
she broke the box,
poured out her adoration,
and anointed
the King of Kings.
(The story of this dinner party is told in John 12 and Mark 14)
But you are a chosen race,
a royal priesthood,
a holy nation,
a people for his own possession,
that you may proclaim
the excellencies of him who called you
out of darkness
into his marvelous light.
(1 Peter 2:9)
Charis: Subject to Change 
I like this :). Thank you for your affirmation.
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Thank you, Codylynn. May you have a feast in the night as you serve Him.
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Beautiful photo. One of my favorite stories of the Bible.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thank you, Francine. This story never ceases to amaze me.
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I’m moved to the core! Xo
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Coming from a gifted poet like you that means so much. Thanks, Deborah.
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Beautiful photo as well as poem! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Daisy.
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I have nominated you for the Illuminating Blogger Award and One Lovely Blog Award. You can see it here: http://wp.me/p23TG1-16M
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thanks, Francine. I haven’t figured out what to do with awards yet, but I am very appreciative of your nomination..
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Lovely photo of an iris,and your words paint a beautiful picture of this story. Thank you.
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Thank you, Faith.
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i guess it is the only way to love Him, with nothing of our own. your poem is a moving reminder of the beauty our emptiness holds in His eyes. thank you…
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Mary poured the ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. That supreme act of worship reflects her utter gratitude to Christ and trust in Him as the Messiah. ( The nard, expensive ointment perfume is for the bride to apply on the day of her wedding, and takes disciplined savings of money to be able to purchase) . Our intimacy with Christ, as His bride is costly, and will not only affect us personally, but also touch the lives of others. The pure nard emanates a fragrance that touches many lives. Miracles, healing, signs and wonders, and breakthrough answers to prayer and ministry to others , flows this position of intimacy with Christ as we worship Him. Thanks for your posting. Dr C K Low
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And thank you, for your comment. It’s a wonderful passage.
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