Monday, March 25

John 12:1-11

“Then Mary took a jar of expensive perfume made from the essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance.” John 12:3

It was intended that this perfume/nard was to be used in burial preparation of Jesus’ body. Mary didn’t want to wait. Mary who had sat at Jesus’ feet hanging onto every word spoken by Jesus in time past, was now at Jesus’ feet humbling herself in an act of worship. I believe perhaps her thoughts were that Jesus is here now and I want to offer what I have in worship to him now, in this very moment.

In this season of Lent I ask you:

What are you waiting for? 

What is your act of worship? 

Is it your very best? What are you waiting for?

Have you sat at Jesus’ feet taking time to hang onto every word spoken by him? What are you waiting for?

Are those around you that need to hear of the one who loves them with an everlasting love who freely gave up his life for them and forgives them of all their sin. What are you waiting for? 

Are you comfortable serving where you are or are you being asked to step out of your comfort zone? What are you waiting for?

Prayer: “What extravagance Lord. A perfume so expensive that it took a year of labor to

purchase one small pint. A luxury such as this not daubed upon you but poured out dripping onto the floor filling the house with precious fragrance. Oh, that my worship would be so unreserved. Oh, that I would offer to you my very best without limit or hesitation. Jesus you are worth every drop.” (Worship Bible Prayer - Page 1444.)

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Pastor Ronnie Vandervort