Jesus knew that the time had come for him to be delivered up and crucified according to God's plan (2). He was not a helpless victim but the Son of God, who willingly participated in God's sovereign work. While the evil men were plotting to kill Jesus (3,4), a woman came and poured costly perfume from her alabaster jar on Jesus (7). Though the disciples called her act a waste, Jesus commended her, saying that she had done a beautiful thing and had prepared him for burial.

Our act of worship is not measured by efficiency or visible fruit but by our hearts' devotion to the Lord. The woman considered Jesus worthy of her most precious possession. However, Judas failed to remain faithful because he did not value Jesus above all else (15).

What is Jesus’ worth in your mind? Would you be willing to give up your most precious possession for Jesus, receiving him as your reward? (Genesis 22:12)
Application: Father, I repent for calculating my benefit in all my actions. Please create in me a pure heart to worship and serve you. Help me not to withhold anything from you, as you did not withhold your precious son from me.
One Word: Jesus is precious to me