Start the Month With Christ Daily Devotions

SATURDAY, 1 JULY 2023

TEXT: John 12:1-11

1: Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.

2: Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him.

3: Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

4: But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected,

5: “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.”

6: He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.

7: “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.

8: You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”

9: Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.

10: So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,

11: for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.

TOPIC: OFFER YOUR BEST SERVICE TO THE LORD

How did Lazarus' house, where there was mourning and weeping, turn into a house of celebration? Could it be a thanksgiving to Christ for raising Lazarus from the dead?

The house of Lazarus and his two sisters was opened to serve the Lord with great high honour.

In John 12:1-3, Martha and Mary gave their best services to the Lord. Martha offered the best food while Mary anointed the Lord with a very costly ointment. Although Christ and His team enjoyed Martha's service, Mary's service was likewise highly commendable, even though Judas Iscariot, the betrayer, opposed it.

Believers should render their best services to the Lord Jesus Christ. No one should be found wanting, like Cain and Judas Iscariot, when it comes to service of our Lord both in the church and community.

QUESTION: How do you serve the Lord?

PRAYER: Lord Almighty, guide me to render to You my best services throughout my life, in Jesus name. Amen.