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How Did She Do That?

May 8, 2011 by Fritz

And, behold, a woman  .. stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. – Luke 7:38

Ancient Roman Tear Bottle

Washing Jesus feet behind him may not have been a problem, they often ate while reclining as pictured above, but how did this woman wash Jesus’ feet with her tears?

I don’t believe a person could cry so much so quickly that they could wash someone’s feet with those tears! Instead, I think this passage indicates another cultural detail we know little about – Tear Bottles.

They are first alluded to in Psalms 56:8, where David asks to have his tears put in God’s bottle, and they have been discovered by archeologist. These bottles contained every tear its owner ever shed. Every deep emotion was represented by those tears.

I think the Bible is indicating this woman loved Jesus so much she poured her entire emotional history on Jesus feet and wiped them away.

Prayer: Jesus don’t just come for a visit, take my whole heart and desires. Amen!
Sound bite: Many invite Jesus to visit, but what do we do with our hearts?

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In the 20 of the 80/20 Rule

May 7, 2011 by Fritz

And Pharaoh’s daughter said unto [Moses’ birth mother], Take this child away, and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages. And the women took the child, and nursed it. – Exodus 2:9

Moses mother was paid to nurse her own child while others were loosing theirs and living in poverty.

Even in the worst environments, the most unjust laws, and in spite of evil intents of wicked people God offers divine exceptions by faith so that we not only survive but thrive.

Prayer: Help me, Father, to not be afraid or give up hope but to look for your divine exceptions and trust your care. Amen.

Sound Bite:I shall, by God’s Grace, live and thrive in the 20 of the 80/20 rule

– fritz@langgang.com

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We Cry, He Listens

May 6, 2011 by Fritz

[T]he Israelites were still groaning under their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry went up to God, who heard … and remembered his covenant – Exodus 2:23-24 (GNB)

The Exodus from Egypt was an epic event; and if we learn only one thing from it, it would be that when people cry to God he listens.

Teach your children how to cry out to God, it will save their lives.

– fritz@langgang.com

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