MARK 14 She heard and believed what Jesus said was coming – She went and prepared to give. From her heart the best – the spikenard for His anointing - For some it was a waste. But not the Lord, He knew the motive behind it, She broke the box, no more to be used. The Lord knew the cost and her motive for giving – He knew her heart was right with Him.
Her love for the Lord and wanting to give her best - Contrasts very sharply with Judas. His motive was “selfish” – the absolute worst – “The betrayer” is what he is known to us as. One loved the Lord, the other loved money – How different can two people be. My I ever be ready to give to Him freely – Little recompense, for what He gave me.
Two men looking carefully for a sight unusual – A man carrying a pitcher of water. Following, preparing – having learned to value Any word the Lord said to them. Sitting and eating – then watching a new thing, The Lord giving thanks for the bread. The cup soon followed – they received it from Him – New emblems – the Passover was done.
When we remember Him, we worship and praise – The Lord is the theme of our thoughts. We proclaim forth His death – we honor His name, While considering redemption’s cost. In audible praise, or in silent worship, Our minds and hearts we employ. With the bread and the cup – expressing fellowship – And hymns too – we our Lord adore.
Poor Peter, how sad that such a good man, Could quickly stumble and fail. It reminds me it is possible, anyone can Under pressure weaken and fall. He walked on water, he publicly confessed His Lord, He was there in the garden to pray. But when I am alone, I can easily get cold – And there warm at the world’s fire.
The Son of Man in the glory of His Person, Told them to the cross He would go. He told them to watch and pray there in the garden – Then betrayal – others took Him away. He testified of the day the Son of Man comes in power – He was abused and rejected by them. We also who watch and pray, are watching for the hour, The Son of Man will come again.
“O God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, how the thought of Him with His own people in that short period of time, moves my heart to consider. Have I ever worshiped like that woman? Have I ever obeyed unusual requests without question? Have I recognized the real worth of the bread and the cup as having been given to me from Him personally? Have I failed like Peter because of self-confidence? Give me a view of myself, O Lord, lest I think I am more than a poor weak man. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”