Life Talk Devotion 10/27/2023
During the life of Jesus as recorded in John 12, we’re told the story of one of Jesus’ friends, Mary, who honors Jesus with her affection:
The Fragrance of Worship – John 12:3
Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. John 12:3
The scent of the perfume grew and grew until the whole house was blessed with the pleasing scent. Then Jesus says something in Mark’s account of the story that he never said of any other act during the gospels: “Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” (You can read the entire account here – Mark 14:3-9)
What I find interesting is that Mary’s worship of Jesus was very personal. It involved physically touching his feet and personally giving him a precious gift. And yet that act of worship grew to be quickly noticed by others throughout the house, and Jesus says that her act of worship would also be shared wherever the Gospel is shared throughout the world. And here we are, several thousand miles and two thousand years removed, still speaking of it.
While Mary’s was a unique event, I think there’s a general principle here too that’s applicable today. In blessing the heart of Jesus, she also became a blessing and an encouragement to others near and far. The world can’t help but notice when they behold extraordinary, sincere, loving worship of God, whether it’s a life of praise and prayer, acts of kindness and generosity, or a steady lifetime of pouring out your life for others. There’s a certain pleasing aroma about a person like that, something that draws others into worship as well. Because if the gift given is that great, then the one to whom it’s given must be great indeed.
My encouragement today is to take this opportunity, this hour, this day, to worship Jesus with abandon, to give of yourself sacrificially because He is worth that and so much more. May the heart of God be blessed by your gift, and may that worship grow by drawing in the hearts of others who see and are blessed and spurred on to worship as well.
By Contributing Author: Tim Piette
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