Anointing Quote by Watchman Nee
“The breaking of the alabaster box and the anointing of the Lord filled the house with the odor, with the sweetest odor. Everyone could smell it. Whenever you meet someone who has really suffered; been limited, gone through things for the Lord, willing to be imprisoned by the Lord, just being satisfied with Him and nothing else, immediately you scent the fragrance. There is a savor of the Lord. Something has been crushed, something has been broken, and there is a resulting odor of sweetness.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Breaking of the Alabaster Box, 1930s
Spiritual suffering and sacrifice produce a sweet, divine fragrance that others can perceive.
In simple terms: Suffering can become a sweet witness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace trials as opportunities to reflect God's love.
Themes
sacrifice
spirituality
witness
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prison ministry
- personal hardship
- church fellowship
- mission work
Key Concepts
redemptive suffering
divine fragrance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn personal pain into a testimony?
- What does “sweet fragrance” mean in everyday life?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overlook those who never experience such deep suffering.
