The Adonai's Crescent

The fragrance of the Ointment filled the room Reference Jn 12:1-6 & Mt 26:6-7 & Mk 14:3-9 John, Mark, and Matthew all documented this moment. The last time these four gathered at their home, Mary received great personal recognition and had a memorable experience. This time, she aimed to surpass her previous best in honouring Jesus. Perhaps through small spiritual habits, the loss of her brother, and moments of wondering why God seemed silent, she learned unique lessons and witnessed Lazarus being raised from the dead. Wanting to give her very best—perhaps her savings or even her dowry—Mary chose an expensive, aromatic oil: 12 ounces, 340 grams, about a pint, three-quarters of a pound, made of pure nard, worth a year’s wages. Without hesitation, she poured it on Jesus’ feet, anointing them, massaging them, and wiping them dry with her hair. She broke cultural, status, and protocol barriers, which is exactly what God expects of us She threw open her doors in an act and expression...

Yakol >> YaKHOL Reference: Numbers 13 & 14 chapters... God commanded Moses to send leaders to scout the Promised Land. When it’s a command, there’s really only one option—to obey. So Moses chose leaders from each tribe. The twelve selected were sent with instructions to go up to the Negev, observe the land and its people—whether they were strong or weak, many or few—and assess their character. They were also told to bring back some grapes and other kinds of fruit from the land. After forty days of exploring the land, they returned to give their report to Moses, Aaron, and the congregation. Everyone agreed on a few points: the land was indeed prosperous, flowing with milk and honey; its cities were fortified; and its people were powerful. They brought back a cluster of grapes so large it had to be carried by two men, along with other fruits. They also found descendants of Anak in the land, as well as Jebusites, Hittites, and others in the hill country, and Canaanites by the se...

Throw Open doors to God Reference: Romans 5:1-2 (MSG):  “By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s Grace and Glory, standing tall and shouting our Praise.” In everyday English, to “throw open” something means to open it wide, suddenly, and without hesitation—not just a crack or cautious peek, but a full-swing, unlatched, unbolted gesture. It conveys a release of defensiveness, no ID checks at the door, no chain left fastened. It blends vulnerability with welcome—like pulling back curtains to let morning light flood a dark room, or swinging open your front door to a long-missed friend. By contrast, a “door kept shut” declar...