John 12:7. [Jesus said], “Leave her alone.”
In this passage Jesus is in
the home of Lazarus eating dinner with some of his disciples, as well as with
Mary. As Mary anoints Jesus with perfume, the disciple who is about to betray
Jesus asks Mary why the perfume is not sold. Jesus knows that the disciple,
Judas Iscariot, is doing this out of interest not for the community as he
stated and for his own monetary interests. Jesus said ‘Leave her alone’
In this moment Jesus
recognizes that Judas is being dishonest and prevents Judas from harassing
Mary. At the time the others at the table and Mary had no clue that Judas was
in fact being dishonest and was stealing. However Jesus knew of Judas’ deeds
and prevented the further spread. Jesus in this passage defended Mary, while at
the same time condemning the criminal. Jesus demonstrates that he will always
be our “safety net” when we are put in harm’s way. Jesus will always be there
for all of us in protecting us from future harm. With this knowledge I always
know that the decisions I am making will be for the good of myself, others and
the greater community. God reminds us through Jesus he is the guardian of the
faithful.
This passage can be
interpreted quite literally as Jesus simply preventing crime and defending the
innocent as stated above, yet Jesus’ words can be applied to a multitude of
situations. Jesus knows what is right for us and will steer us back onto course
if we stray from the path, even if we cannot comprehend or understand the
reason at the time, just as the unknowing Mary and disciples during this
dinner.
This passage reaffirms my
belief that Jesus is the protector of society from all things evil and that he
will always be there to right our spiritual ship.
—Mitchell
Eggenberger
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