Appreciated

Jesus knew what they were saying, and so he said to them, "Why are you bothering this woman? It is a fine and beautiful thing that she has done for me. You will always have poor people with you, but you will not always have me. What she did was to pour this perfume on my body to get me ready for burial. Now, I assure you that wherever this gospel is preached all over the world, what she has done will be told in memory of her."

Matthew 26:10-13

We need to break out our best perfumes for the living. Yet too often we wait until someone dies to show the appreciation that we are reluctant to show in life. Is there someone who comes to mind, a friend or family member, who would be honored and encouraged by an expression of your love and appreciation? Do something to show it - while the person is still alive.

Our Daily Bread - July 27, 2001