In Luke 7:36-50, Jesus is invited to a Pharisee's house for dinner. He goes and enjoys dinner. During the meal, a woman approaches him ands begins to wash his feet. We don't know if any words are exchanged at this moment, but we do know that the woman is seen in the community as a sinner. Plus, she doesn't use the traditional wash rag and water. Instead, she uses her tears, her hair, and a bottle of perfume.
The owner of the house begins to talk to himself and Jesus responds with a parable. The parable shows the homeowner that those who are forgiven more will love more.
How convicting this is! I know there are many times I tell myself, ' you aren't that bad.' The thing is, I am still as a sinner and need Jesus as much as someone who has done worse in the worlds eyes. For me, I can't get comfortable relying on myself. I need to rely on Jesus.
Jesus told the woman as she finished, "your sins are forgiven" and "your faith has saved you; go in peace."
What a rush! We all want Jesus to tell us that as we live a life full of faith in him and a peace knowing he has us covered.
