Shattered Hearts in Worship

I remember reading once in a letter of CS Lewis a comment to the effect of until Mary Magdalene broke her jar of perfume over the feet of Jesus, there was no precious smell in the room. He’s right. In fact, that jar might have been empty or even filled with some disgusting substance, but everyone knew it was perfume the instant it shattered. Notice this then: when Mary Magdalene broke her jar of perfume over the feet of Jesus, it was a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s breaking of her heart. It is only when a heart is broken before God that its beauty can actually be released into the world. This is the goal of the worship we enter into each and every Lord’s Day. Be faithful in your attendance at a bible believing church. May your beautiful hearts be shattered.