Aug 10, 2015

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

summary

Mary wasn’t stealing from the poor. If she had not poured the nard on Jesus' feet, no doubt she would not have sold the nard to give to the poor. She probably had it for her own burial or that of another family member. Judas didn’t think about the use of nard when he blurted out his comment. Lazarus had already died once and nard not used in his burial sat in a jar ready for its next requirement. So, Mary wasn’t stealing from the poor, she stole from a dead man no longer dead. Is that stealing?

So who was Judas stealing from? Himself. He stole his joy and peace in thinking he could gain from material goods instead of lavishing his love on Christ. Mary found the source of real joy in pouring out her extravegance on Jesus. She worshiped Him for who He is. Judas doubted His discourses on who He said He was and looked at the material things of this world to satisfy his longings. Things can never satisfy. Only Christ can do that.

today's scriptures

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - John 12:1-19

Set - Jeremiah 5; John 12

Go! - Jeremiah 5-6; John 12