1. The Scent of Sacrifice
John 12:3–5: “Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, ‘Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?'”
One person smells a beautiful act of devotion; another only smells a wasted investment. Mary gave her best, while Judas calculated the cost. In your daily life, do you recognize the fragrance of a selfless moment, or are you too busy checking the price tag?
2. The Sight of the Impossible
John 12:9–10: “When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well…”
A man returns from the grave. For the crowd, it was a wonder to behold. For the establishment, it was a threat to be eliminated. When something happens that disrupts your status quo, do you celebrate the miracle or try to silence it?
3. The Sound of the Father
John 12:28–29: “‘Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, ‘An angel has spoken to him.'”
God spoke audibly, yet some dismissed it as a mere change in the weather. Are you listening for a clear Word, or have you conditioned yourself to hear only “thunder”?
The Perspective Shift
Your perspective isn’t just how you see the world—it is how you experience the Divine. Don’t let cynicism dull your senses. Look for the miracle, breathe in the grace, and listen for the Voice.
What do you smell, see, and hear today?
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