Jesus was in a house in Bethany when a woman came to Him with an alabaster flask containing very costly fragrant oil. She poured the oil on His head (see Matthew 26:6–7). This woman loved the Lord. She had set her love upon Him.
But those who were present considered what she did a great waste because the oil could have been sold for an amount equal to one year’s wages, and the money given to the poor instead. Even Jesus’ disciples were indignant and asked her, “Why this waste?” (Matthew 26:8).
But Jesus defended her, saying, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work for Me” (Matthew 26:10). Not only that, He accorded her the highest honor when He added, “Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her” (Matthew 26:13).
Two thousand years have passed since this woman anointed Jesus with the expensive oil. She never expected in her wildest dreams that her act of love would be told down through the ages. Many kings and rulers have come and gone. Their great acts have faded from the memories of men. But what this woman did for Jesus is still told today around the world as a memorial to her!
When you get a revelation of how much Jesus loves you, you will set your love upon Him. And when you act out of love for Him, though others may see it as a waste of time, energy or money, He will defend you and deliver you from your critics. He will also set you on high. Your ministry will become powerful and life-changing. Your work will be highly esteemed among your peers. Your company will be prominent and highly successful. And it will not just be a job that you have, but a position of influence to impact many lives.
So set your love upon Jesus. Make Him the love of your life today, and He will defend, deliver and set you on high!
"I'M HERE TO TELL YOU" EDITORS NOTE
It's always about us realizing the love that Jesus has for us. Not our love for Him. It's always about how He demonstrated His love. He died for us. He suffered for us. He gave us all of Himself as He gave us His own Holy Spirit. Jesus loves me this I know, for the bible tells me so. That's the way a famous old song goes, but do you know Jesus' love from the bible alone? To fully realize the love of Jesus, we must truly experience it. First hand. Directly from Jesus to you. Not just knowing the love of God, but feeling it, living it and rejoicing in it. Today pray to God almighty that He will show you His Son's love. Ask for the manifestation Jesus' love every day and always. Plead that the power of His love will grab a hold of you and never let go. Pray that the things of this world and everyday life will never again get in the way of the joy we experience for the love of Jesus.
