Memorials of Faithfulness   5-28-06

Read St. Mark 14:1-9

Key verse: Mark 14:9
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

The Blackaby brothers in their devotional, Experiencing God Day-By-Day, said that we may assume that our expressions of devotion to God are small and insignificant, but in God’s eyes they may hold much meaning.

This woman performed a profound act of love for Jesus. She did not do it to impress His disciples or to gain public attention or to gain praise from Jesus. She simply sought to express her love for Jesus. She did nothing spectacular, she performed no miracles; she preached no sermons. Yet Jesus was so moved by her selfless loyalty that He deemed it worthy of remembrance throughout the remainder of history.

We do not know all that God finds most pleasing, nor do we know what acts of our love He may choose to honor through our children and future generations. Abraham could not have known that the day he demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice his only son would be memorialized and would bless many generations who heard of his obedience. David could not have known that his walk with God would please Him so much that David’s example would bless generations who followed him.

God can take your faithfulness and begin a spiritual legacy, making it a blessing to others for generations to come. You will never know until eternity all who received a blessing because of your righteous life. That is why it is so important that you daily express your love and devotion to Jesus.

PRAYER: Our Father, thank you that we have your word of the woman who performed a profound act of love for Jesus. And we are thankful that our lives are made up of more than the things we want and the things we possess. Help us to dream about a better life and a greater world of love that is yet to be. Give us faith to pray for Thy kingdom of love to come on earth as it is in heaven. Through Christ and His love, we offer ourselves and our prayers. Amen.

Luther McCollum