Devotion for Monday In Holy Week March 26, 2018
Topic: Give
Jesus Christ The Best
Text:
Mark 14:1 – 9
It takes someone who knows the value of the
sacrifice Jesus Christ made for humanity on the Cross of Calvary to give Him
something freely and willingly. For example, most people who are faithful in
their tithe and offering are people who have received the touch of God. Jesus
first poured out Himself for mankind without reservations. It was a willingly
offer made to save mankind (John 10:15, 17; 15:13 & Romans 5:7, 8). Mary
had come to know Jesus Christ which made her to use a very costly oil to anoint
Him. Jesus commended her pious offer to the notice of believers in all ages.
Just that one offering immortalized her name. Jesus Christ will always honour those
who honour Him (1 Samuel 2:30). He reprimanded the disciples, but comforted
Mary. The expensive ointment poured on Jesus was a beautiful, acceptable,
appealing act of love and sacrifice. 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 by loving 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?
Let us sing from SS&S 621, Abu 35
Food for
Thought:
What can you offer to God that is equal to salvation He gave you?
Memory
verse:
Mark 14:8
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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