Anointing Before Death

Inspired by John 12:1-11

Before the celebration is the appointing 
The filling of a basin for the anointing 
A pleasing aroma for those around 
Unlike Jonah when he almost drowned 

We can try and run from God’s commands
Turn away and flee from what He planned 
Because we don’t agree with His compassion 
Having cold hearts and a negative reaction 

So like Jonah, Judas also had contempt 
The welfare of others he would exempt 
Despite witnessing God’s grace and mercy
There were people he deemed unworthy 

We will always have the poor among us 
Doesn’t excuse our mood and smugness 
How we spend our time is important 
Don’t be deceived by the wicked serpent 

So pour the perfume and prepare the body
The time is coming when it’ll be buried 
Crushed by the weight of disobedience 
It is for us that he intermediates 

And like Lazarus we can be raised 
From the curse of death can we be saved 
Free from physical limits and decay
Embracing life, truth, and the way

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