" While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table." (Matthew 26:6-7)

It wasn’t a popular thing to do–pouring expensive perfume on Jesus–even among Jesus’ disciples. They called it “a waste.” But it is what Mary chose to do–to show her appreciation, to honor Jesus, to worship her Savior. And Jesus called it “beautiful.”
It may have taken some courage for Mary to do the unpopular thing. And the same is true today. It can be challenging to do the right thing when we know we may be ridiculed for doing it. It can take courage. The kind of courage that comes from an active and living faith. “Lord, give me such a faith as this, and with it the courage to honor Jesus in my thoughts, my words, and my actions.”