S – By pouring this perfume on my body, she has prepared me for burial. ¹³ Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her

Matthew 26:12–13 CSB

O – Commentary:

In Jewish tradition, kings (including, by definition, the *Messiah, or “anointed one”), priests and others had to be anointed for service. But Jesus here stresses a different kind of anointing undoubtedly unintended by the woman: anointing a body for burial (see Mk 16:1); he will soon wear a different crown. Similar flasks found in tombs show that such ointments were often used for the dead.

  The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

A – Jesus’ annointing for burial was another step toward the cross. Verse 13 reminds us that there are no “little actions” in the Bible or in the life of a believer.  It brought Jesus’ death a step closer.  It was another teaching moment for Jeusus.  It was the last action before Judas went off to betray Jesus.   Jesus proclaimed this moment would live in “infamy.”  How many of the actions in our lives will have the same effect?

R – Heavenly Father, you are worthy of all praise and honor.  Each moment in our lives makes an impact.  Help our thoughts, words and actions reflect a love for you and others.  Let it draw people into a deeper intimacy with you.