November 27: Psalm 125; Matt 26-27

How does HE see it?

Scripture: Matthew (NIV) 26:8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked.
9 “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.”
10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me.

Observation: Out of love and appreciation for Jesus this woman had come to the banquet and poured perfume over the head of Jesus. Those who were the closest to Jesus judged the actions of this woman as a waste. Jesus saw it differently. He gave value to her actions. It is interesting to note that a short while later some women went early in the morning to a tomb to anoint the dead body of Jesus, however they were too late. Only this woman had the privilege of doing so.

Application: Sometimes my actions are judged a “waste,” and other times I judge the actions of others as a “waste.” But it is his approval I seek and should give others the freedom to do the same.

Prayer: Lord, it is not what others think; it is what You think that counts! Amen.

Pastor Leon
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