The Fragrance of the Spikenard

At this hour I would like to show you the tremendous spiritual significance of Mary's actions, which are so highly commended to us by our Lord Jesus Christ. It says in verse 3 that she took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, and she anointed the feet of Jesus and she wiped His feet with her hair. In doing this, a beautiful fragrance filled that whole house, in Bethany. The Fragrance of the Spikenard powerfully spoke to everyone there in most definite ways. It will speak to us as well, if we will consider it carefully.
1st of all – The Fragrance of the Spikenard showed forth Mary's thankfulness. (verses 1-3) 2nd – The Fragrance showed forth Mary's love for Christ's willingness to go to the cross. (verses 4-8) And 3rd – The Fragrance of the Spikenard showed forth Mary's faith as a witness to people around her. (verses 9-11) May the Fragrance of the Spikenard speak to us now, so that our thankfulness, our love, and our faith will also be known to God, and to others around us.