Luke 7:36-50  Simon, one of the Pharisees, invites Jesus to dinner.  Jesus comes and reclines at the table.  We find out that Simon does not offer the common courtesies that would he should have... water to wash His feet,  a kiss of greeting, an anointing of oil.  But, a woman, who had a reputation as a "sinner",  entered the house and proceeded to - "wet His feet with her tears, wiping them with the hair of her head, and kissing His feet, and anointing them with the perfume." 

Simon is quick to judge, both the woman and Jesus.  Jesus addressed what Simon was thinking by telling a parable about two debtors.  One debtor owed 500 denarii, the other 50.  Both are completely forgiven.  Then, Jesus asks, " Which of them will love him more?"
Simon knows the answer.

Jesus says, " For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little."  Then Jesus tells the woman,  "Your sins have been forgiven.... Your faith has saved you; go in peace."  ( v48,50)

Simon was no less a sinner than the woman.  But, she recognized her sinfulness and repented.  She showed her love to Jesus with an outward expression of that love.  She found forgiveness and salvation in Jesus.   Simon showed only a hard heart, towards the woman and towards Jesus.  Did he ever learn the truth?  Did he ever repent and follow Jesus?   He had every opportunity.

Like us.. we have every opportunity to come to Jesus and find forgiveness and salvation in Him.  If we come to Him, He will forgive every sin.  He loves us.  He will give us His peace.  May we not be like Simon, who, in the very Presence of the Holy One,  failed to receive Him.

Father in heaven, come and visit us with Your Holy Presence, that we might know You more.  May we humble ourselves before You and express our love and adoration freely .. for You have forgiven us our sins through Jesus Christ.  What a marvelous truth, that You love us and want us.. that You have bought us with the precious blood of the Lamb.  Thank You. We bow at Your feet and worship You, Lord Jesus.  Amen.