What do you want to be known for? I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a list. And real talk—some of it is kind of shallow. See, I’d love to be known for being confident, wise, selfless, and strong. But I’d also like it if I were known for looking effortlessly cute, being impressive or having a must-follow social media presence. In Mark 14:3-9, a story is told about a woman who worships Jesus in an extravagant expression of love. Basically, she interrupts him in the middle of a dinner party to anoint him with some very expensive perfume. Yet in the face of such a beautiful outpouring of worship, she is met with criticism. What I find fascinating is that in response to the criticism, Jesus says that her story will be told all over the world. In fact, he said, “I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.” (Mark 14:9 NLT) . Now, this woman could have been remembered only for the harsh words that were spoken over her by those who looked down on her and her actions. But that’s not why we still speak about her and tell her story today. This woman is remembered for the way she loved her savior. It was selfless, beautiful, and extravagant. She overcame criticism and shame to pour out her offering of love for the one who would pour out forgiveness through his own blood. When all is said and done, this is what I really want, to remembered for how deeply I loved God, and how that love was a driving force in all I did. Lord, let my life be poured out as an offering. Thank you for your grace that covers my sins, and that allows me to share your love with those around me.

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