SHE DID HER BEST: Devotion for Monday in Holy Week March 21, 2016
Text: Mark 14:1 – 9 Memory verse: v 8
It takes someone who knows the value of the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the Cross of Calvary to give freely and willingly. Jesus first poured out Himself for mankind. He did that without reservations. It was a willingly offer (Jn. 10:15, 17; 15:13 & Rom. 5:7, 8). Most people who are faithful in their tithe and offering are people who have received the touch of God.
Jesus commended this woman's pious attention to the notice of believers in all ages. Those who honour Christ he will honour (1 Sam 2:30). Jesus reprimanded the disciples, but comforted Mary. The expensive ointment poured on Jesus was a good thing to do for him; a beautiful, acceptable, appealing act of love and sacrifice and Jesus declared it to be so. Her act was a public declaration of her faith in Him as Messiah.
Christ poured out His soul unto death for us, and shall we think anything too precious for Him? Do we give Him the precious ointment of our best affections? We should love Him with all our hearts. At times, it is common for zeal and affection to be misunderstood and blamed but we should remember that charity to the poor will not excuse us from particular acts of piety to the Lord Jesus. Jesus’ words were valuable lessons to Judas and the disciples that devotion to Christ is worth more than money. How devoted are you to God?
Food for Thought: What can you offer to God that is equal to salvation He gave you?
Prayer: Lord, help me to love you to the extent of offering you the best thing I have in Jesus name.
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