"In Mark 14, we see that Mary has an extravagant act of devotion where she breaks an alabaster jar of expensive perfume and pours it over Jesus’ head. Her actions stand in stark contrast to the attitudes of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and even Judas, all of whom struggled with motives rooted in pride, greed, and the desire for self-preservation. In a world that values success, security, and the accumulation of wealth, Mary’s radical act of worship challenges us to examine what we’re truly holding onto tightly.

What are you holding onto? Is it your finances, your career, your calling, or perhaps your resentment and unforgiveness? Are you prioritizing your reputation or the things of this world. Are you willing to lay it all down for Jesus? Mary understood that the time was short, and she saw the worth in giving her very best to Jesus. She unde ...