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Matthew 26:10 NLT
But Jesus, aware of this, replied, 
"Why criticize this woman for doing such a good thing to me?"
Jesus was just reminding his team that he was going to be crucified.
The religious leaders were plotting to have Jesus killed. 
The disciples were criticizing an act of generosity and love with some self righteous indignation.
They still didn't get what Jesus was up to, they were right there and saw the miracles first hand and still didn't get who Jesus really is. 
(It's not surprising we don't get him either)
But this woman who entered Simon's home it seems without an invite, she knew what was ahead - it will be a wonderful story to hear of how she knew, what she wrestled with to choose the path she took.
Her action of pouring the perfume, announting Jesus was in defiance of her religion, went against cultural norms, and was completely misunderstood by those closest to Jesus. 
And yet Jesus praised her. 
He saw her.
Jesus sees us.
Sees our acts of love and generosity even if no one else gets it.
He sees you.
And loves you.
#thisisChristmas
#wordsofJesus #redletterBible 
#itsaheartthing 
#youareBeloved 

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