She didn’t count the cost; she counted the love.

Love said: Pour it out.

The house was filled with fragrance, but not everyone breathed it in.

Some scoffed, some calculated, some betrayed.

But Jesus said: Let her alone.

Because He knew, this was worship.

This was preparation. This was prophecy.

So, when you give what others don’t understand,

When your offering is questioned, when your love is dismissed,

Remember Mary (John 12:1-8). Remember the fragrance.

 Remember the One who defends your devotion and whispers:

You have done a beautiful thing.

© Susan Ruth Robertson 92561/10262025