“A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house…she came [and] stood behind him at his feet weeping…wet His feet with her tears…wiped them with her hair…and poured perfume on them.” – Luke 7:37-38 (NIV)
Sitting in this context demonstrated an intentional act, preparedness, and an openness to engage with Jesus.
The woman in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 7, intentionally went to Jesus, feeling burdened by sin, but had the faith: “Today is my day, now is my time,” she must have said to herself. “I’m going to sit at the feet of Jesus and pour out my heart in repentance.”
In great sorrow, the tears flowed. She knew she was going with the willingness to open her heart in repentance, and most of all, she knew that there must be an act of thanksgiving and an act of gratitude. So, in preparation for this, she took the alabaster jar of perfume.
In our sitting at the feet of Jesus, let it be with the intention to open our hearts to be freed of our burdens, our sins, and most of all, to be engaged in adoration and in relationship building. Be expectant as you sit.
As we do these, there will be the pronouncement upon us, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.” (Luke 7:50 -NKJV).
Prayer
O Loving God, our Heavenly Father, we thank You today for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We exalt You; we thank You for the experience of engaging with You. Thank You for Your forgiveness, Lord. Guide us as we continually seek Your face. Thank You for the hope in Glory, where we will experience Your everlasting peace. This we pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Read: Psalm 110:1; Luke 2:46
Bible Reading Guide: Psalm 3; Matthew 2:19-23; Matthew 3; Genesis 4:17-26; Genesis 5; Genesis 6