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She Hath Done What She Could (Mark 14:8) Shortly before Jesus death, Mary would come and anoint the head and feet of Jesus with expensive ointment which received mixed reviews and contain important lessons for us… |
She Hath Done What She Could (Mark 14:8)
(Account In: Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8)
Shortly before Jesus death, Mary would come and anoint the head and feet of Jesus with expensive ointment which received mixed reviews and contain important lessons for us…
- Her Actions Were COMMENDED
- The Lord was pleased with what she had done; He spoke not of the little she did but the greatness of what she did out of great love and appreciation.
- God is not overbearing and will be pleased when we do what we can (1 John 5:3; 2 Cor. 8:12; 1 Thess. 4:1; 2 Tim. 2:4; Gal. 6:10; Matt. 25:15, 14-30; 2 Tim. 4:6-8).
- Her Actions Were CRITICIZED
- It is little surprise that others found fault with what she did; even thought Jesus said it was a beautiful work, others called it a waste.
- We can expect the same in our lives, but don’t cease doing right in God’s sight (Matt 5:12; 2 Tim 3:12, 14-17).
- Her Actions Were COMMEMORATED
- Having defended Mary’s actions, Jesus assured that men would continue talking and reading about Mary’s actions wherever the gospel went!
- We may not be spoken of or read about 2,000 years from now, but in doing what we can we have the opportunity to influence others (Rom. 1:8; Phil. 2:15-16; 1 Thess. 1:6-10; 2 Cor. 8:1-4, 9:2; Acts 9:39; etc.; 1 Pet. 3:1-2).
