John 12:7. "Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this."
THE DAY: the cross and Satan's defeat. Who would have thought the Sinless One could die? The wages He paid to save us were extremely high. Death had no claim on Him, and yet His life He gave - That the debt we would have forever owed God, would be righteously paid. And the fellowship God wanted with man could be firmly planted In the basis of reconciliation that through the cross-work was granted.
A worshiping woman could see what all the others missed - The death of the Savior was the way God could bless Those whose sins were forgiven when the Savior would give His life as a substitute that the guilty could live. So, in view of that day when Satan would be defeated - She showed her gratitude without being entreated.
Before the Lord Jesus Christ would ever be buried - There were other things accomplished - our sins He carried On His own body as He suffered that we might be freed From the dire consequences of our guilt that would be on us for eternity. Thus, many are drawn by His love for them when He gave - His life as a ransom that through Him all could be saved.
Before He was buried some who had gathered around Were yet to believe on Him, before His body was placed in the ground. A thief in despair turned to Christ in his dying hour, And was assured with Christ's word of His saving power. Soldiers too, who watched Jesus and heard His words, Were caused to confess Him as the mighty Son of God.
A lot happened that day before Jesus was buried. There were those who lacked understanding of that act of Mary. She probably didn't realize the full value of what she was doing - But knew soon to His death Jesus was going. Her gratitude to Him and her act of worship is a lesson to us - Who have been taught by this event; our Savior to bless.
"Father God, it was an act of great insight on Mary's part to show her unrestrained appreciation for the Lord Jesus Christ. I learn from this to not withhold from Him my thoughts and words of worship when they should be expressed. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."