faith and self-righteousness
Caryl Ramsdale, American Poet
Story: Jesus is annointed by a sinner.
Standing in a doorway of light;
Seized the dinner host’s attention—
Her pose was a familiar sight.
Uninvited, she stepped inside.
Casually moving about;
Her bright eyes swept the room slowly—
‘Twas that city woman, no doubt.
to Deloris Patrick
On one foot—then the other one;
Smearing dirt, cleaning the scorched feet
Of God’s forgiving, sinless Son.
Her long, silky hair touched His feet
And she used it to wipe them dry;
Kissed both feet gratefully because
Tender mercy caused her to cry.
Knew the law—was a Pharisee;
His self-righteous influence caused
Unjust suffering most agree.
Simon couldn’t believe his eyes;
Jesus should know a sinner’s touch—
How could He? He must not be wise.
She strolled toward the back of the room;
The white jar she held in one hand
Was filled to the brim with perfume.
As tears of joy and woe fell on—
Simon The Pharisee’s—house guest;
The sinful woman stood sobbing
Shamelessly, in front of the rest.
A wet substance over its rim;
Ceremoniously splashing—
On Jesus Christ—anointing Him.
She hated what she used to love
With the heart of a repenter;
Old attitudes—values—ways changed
When Jesus became her mentor.
‘Til you learn to live in peace like the woman who washed Jesus feet.
And He said to the woman, Thy faith has saved thee; go in peace. LUKE 7:50
~ Pray for a woman seeking harmonious relationships; freedom from disputes...It pleases GOD! ~
© Copyright 1999-2007 Caryl Ramsdale. All rights reserved.
Newsong Online.org
September 28, 2005
