Day 24 - Jesus Anointed

Matthew 26:6-13

Jesus was visiting a friend when a woman came to him and poured expensive wine all his head. The disciples became upset and asked why she had wasted such expensive perfume. The perfume was worth an entire year's wages, and the woman had obviously worked hard for such a possession. Jesus became upset with the men, asking them why they were so upset about what she had done. He said that what she did was beautiful and he told her she would be remembered for her selfless act.

We should also be like this woman, willing and ready to give everything we have to God. The woman gave up her most valuable possession, her perfume. We should also be willing to give up whatever is our most valuable possession. It can be tangible, but it can also be a mindset or a way of living. God deserves all of us, not just part of us. We need to give up everything and follow Gid. He will honor it, and we will live fruitful and good lives.

God, help me to be like this woman. Give me the will-power to do everything in my strength for You. Help me to lay down what is hindering me from fully devoting my life to You. Amen.