Jesus
was in a house in Bethany when a woman came to Him with an alabaster flask
containing very costly fragrant oil. She poured the oil on His head (see
Matthew 26:6–7). This woman loved the Lord. She had set her love upon Him.
But
those who were present considered what she did a great waste because the oil
could have been sold for an amount equal to one year’s wages, and the money
given to the poor instead. Even Jesus’ disciples were indignant and asked her,
“Why this waste?” (Matthew 26:8).
But
Jesus defended her, saying, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a
good work for Me” (Matthew 26:10). Not only that, He accorded her the highest
honor when He added, “Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached
in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to
her” (Matthew 26:13).
Two
thousand years have passed since this woman anointed Jesus with the expensive
oil. She never expected in her wildest dreams that her act of love would be
told down through the ages. Many kings and rulers have come and gone. Their
great acts have faded from the memories of men. But what this woman did for
Jesus is still told today around the world as a memorial to her!
When
you get a revelation of how much Jesus loves you, you will set your love upon
Him. And when you act out of love for Him, though others may see it as a waste
of time, energy or money, He will defend you and deliver you from your critics.
He will also set you on high. Your ministry will become powerful and
life-changing. Your work will be highly esteemed among your peers. Your company
will be prominent and highly successful. And it will not just be a job that you
have, but a position of influence to impact many lives.
So set your love upon Jesus. Make Him the love of your life today, and He will defend, deliver and set you on high! (Article & Picture; courtesy of Joseph Prince Ministries used with kind permission).
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