Memorials of Faithfulness

Mark 14:6-9

But Jesus said, Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me. She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for burial. And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her. (ESV)

Application:

All four Gospels record Mary’s example of devotion. Three important lessons remind us how we should love the Lord and not repress those who do good works: 1. Let her alone. We must not disregard or depreciate some-one else’s loving act of service just because it’s not our style of serving. Sometimes envy, ignorance, or hardness of heart keep us from seeing the value of showing honor and praise to Christ. 2. She has performed a good service. Mary’s act was courageous and sacrificial. Christ welcomed her and regarded her efforts. We must not be so practical in our stewardship of resources that we criticize the genuine and beautiful ways others express their love for Christ. 3. She has done what she could. Mary took the initiative. She did an act of devotion when no one else would. She gave of her resources in a way only she could. Some people only talk about what they can do or wish they would have done, but Mary did what she felt led to do.

Credits:

Christ In You - Oracles of A Worshipper by Keifer R. Bradshaw

Alabaster Box Track - CeCe Winans

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