Mark: Honouring Christ

“Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” Mark 14:9

When the woman anointed Jesus, the people there were offended. All they saw was a waste, an extravagant use of resources that could have been used to help others. The perfume could have been sold and the resources used to feed the poor, care for the sick, or pay for housing for the homeless. Instead they watched as the perfume was poured out, and any hope of helping others along with it. What they didn’t realize was that what she did, helping prepare Jesus for His sacrifice, would bless more people than the money from a small bottle of perfume. His death and resurrection would help not just a few people, but all of creation. Her sacrifice would be remembered for the rest of eternity.

As we look to use our gifts, and the resources that God has given us, we need to always keep in mind how to honour Him first and others second. Our wants, our desires, come last. It isn’t easy. We will often mess up. But the beauty of the gospel is that there is grace and forgiveness.

Our weekly gathering is each Sunday at 4pm. Hope you can join us.

Pastor Mike

*The artwork above is by Rien Poortvliet, from the book “He Was One of Us: The Life of Jesus of Nazareth”