In Luke 7:36-50 Jesus gives us a beautiful illustration of the power of His love at work in an individual. The Lord sits down to a fancy dinner at a Pharisee's house, and a woman of low reputation finds Him, washes His feet with her tears, and dries His feet with her hair.
The Pharisee is unmoved by her display of contrition, and uses the occasion to doubt our Lord's authenticity as a great teacher and prophet. Jesus turns this around on him however, and points out that this lady's overwhelming remorse for her misdeeds and her deep love and trust in Jesus has brought about a remarkable transformation in her soul. He turns to her and says, "Your sins have been forgiven"
Keep in mind that according to the narrative she never even asked for forgiveness, but her actions spoke louder than words. Naturally, the other guests at dinner grumbled, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"
This woman is a type of every human ever born--she is what we could become if we are filled with the purity of Jesus and His Holy Spirit. Have you washed His feet with your tears and dried His feet with your hair today?
We need to love Messiah deeply and receive His forgiveness and the truth of His life eternal. This will please the Father.
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