“… Thy name is as ointment poured forth” (Song of Solomon 1:3).
Ointment poured forth differs from ointment in a bottle not only because it influences all those who are near, but also because, in being poured, it reveals itself as it really is. If you have a bottle of cheap perfume, you can claim that perfume is one of the best in the world. And, as long as the bottle remains closed, you might fool many. But once the ointment is poured forth, it will be know for what it really is — without lies, without deceit, without hypocrisy.
Our Lord Jesus Christ came to Earth to reveal the true fragrance of Deity, and God was pleased to reveal Him in all His perfection. Confronting Satan in the wilderness, answering the hypocritical religious leaders, preaching to the ungrateful multitude, or watching in silence the unjust trial by the political authorities — in every circumstance, there was never any fault in Him that God had to hide. It is as if God said to men and demons: “Here is my beloved Son, dwelling on Earth amongst men. Examine Him. Prove Him. Analise Him from every angle. There is no fault in Him!”
With what confidence the Almighty poured forth His ointment on this Earth! He knew that the perfect fragrance of Deity would bring glory and honour to His name. May we appreciate again, today, the wonderful perfume of the absolute holiness and purity of the Son of God.
