1 Chronicles 2:1-55; Ezekiel 3:16-4:17; 2 Timothy 4:1-22
She hath done what she could. Mark 14:8
With hearts full of hatred “the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death” (Mark 14:1). At the same time, there was a dear woman with a heart full of love who sought opportunity to honour Christ. Mary’s act of devotion was clearly sacrificial—the ointment was very precious—and her appreciation of what lay before Him made her oblivious to the scorn of others. Powerful public testimony for Christ has its roots in holy private communion with Him, and Scripture testifies that
Mary “sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word” (Luke 10:39). Her Saviour’s commendation should be our challenge. —Phil Coulson
Oh that I may forever sit, like Mary, at the Master’s feet—
Be this my happy choice! My only care, delight, and bliss,
My joy, my rest on earth be this, to hear the Bridegroom’s voice.—C. Wesley