Gratitude depends not on ignoring what's going on in our lives, but in choosing to see and accept the deepest reality about our existence. Jesus' encounter with the woman “who lived a sinful life”, demonstrates this beautifully. You see, the Pharisees had swept all their sins under the rug of self-righteousness and self-sufficiency. They chose to ignore the truth of their brokenness and his deep need for forgiveness. Their ingratitude produced a toxic bitterness that caused them to completely miss the fact that the Saviour of the world, and their souls, was standing right in front of them.
Today, this sinful sex worker who anointed Jesus didn't miss her Saviour. There could be no sweeping of sins under the rug for her. Everyone seemed to know about them anyway. So, in acknowledgement of her brokenness and receiving the forgiveness Jesus offers, her heart and her hands poured out her gratitude. What's under your rug? What's under mine? Let's bring it out, acknowledge it, and accept the forgiveness that only Jesus offers.
I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little. (Luke 7:47).
Let's Pray
Yahweh, today I overflow with gratitude for your forgiveness of all my sins. In Jesus name, Amen.
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