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As I reflected on the Words of Jesus, recorded by St. Mark, it's remarkably consistent how God, who has divinely created man & woman in His image, sovereignly manages the seasons, the movements of the sun and moon, so that life can be sustained on planet Earth. Above all, God is often described in the Gospel as the merciful God who pays careful attention to the lowly men & women who cried out to God. They are given honourable mentions in the Bible.
The Samaritan woman who met the Son of God while fetching water under the scorching mid-day sun, found her thirst for love finally satisfied by the Living Waters of Christ. She dropped her water and sprinted to her home town bringing the good news of the Messiah and brought salvation to her people, who were disdained by the Jews.
The lowly shepherds who witnessed an Angelic Host proclaiming the joyous birth of a Saviour, quickly ran to Bethlehem and were the hushed witnesses of the miracle Child, who is the Son of God, born in a lowly manger.
The sinful woman who somehow knew that Jesus would die for our sins and broke an expensive alabaster jar of pure nard, that costs about a year's wage, to anoint Jesus's head, and would be remembered wherever this Gospel account is read.
The boy who surrendered his simple lunchbox of 5 loaves and 2 small fishes to the Lord of Creation. Thousands were fed, even till today millions are fed and encouraged when we partake Holy Communion and remember the deeds of this small boy, whose humble lunch was the miraculous feast for thousands who sat on a windy hill listening to Jesus speaking words from the Father.
Reflecting on Jesus' observation of the poor widow giving out of her poverty to the temple treasury, not because she was flaunting her ability to give, but demonstrating a deep trust in God who will ultimately provide for all that she needs to live.
Regarding my own giving in terms of service and love to others, I realize that I often fall short of the mark. I have served out of my own convenience rather than to go the extra mile for another man or woman who is also made in God's image. What have I given to the Lord in terms of my finances, time or even attention through each day?
Do I invite Jesus into every conversation or decision that I make? Or do I use Him as a spare tire when I run out options in my own mind? How can I learn from these humble characters (many of whom are unnamed) who gave themselves wholehearted to share the Gospel when they knew Jesus as Messiah and the Son of God?
I will close my sharing with this beautiful worship song entitled "Alabaster Jar" (inspired by the Gospel account in Matthew 26:6-13, also found in Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:2-8).
Alabaster Jar | |
This alabaster jar is all I have of worth I break it at Your feet, Lord It's less than You deserve You're far more beautiful More precious than the oil The sum of my desires and The fullness of my joy
Like You spilled Your blood i spill my heart As an offering to my King
Here I am, take me as an offering Here I am, giving Every heartbeat for Your glory take me Take me
This time that I have left Is all I have of worth I lay it at Your feet, Lord It's less than You deserve And though I've little strength And though my days are few You gave Your life for me So I will live my life for You
Like You spilled Your blood i spill my heart As an offering to my King Here I am, take me as an offering Here I am, giving Every heartbeat for Your glory Here I am, take me as an offering Here I am, giving Every heartbeat for Your glory take me | Worthy, worthy You are worthy Worthy is the Lord worthy, worthy You are worthy worthy is the Lord Worthy, worthy You are worthy Worthy is the Lord worthy, worthy You are worthy worthy is the Lord Worthy, worthy You are worthy Worthy is the Lord worthy, worthy You are worthy worthy is the Lord Here I am worthy, worthy Take me You are worthy As an offering worthy is the Lord
Here I am worthy, worthy Giving You are worthy Every heartbeat for Your glory Worthy is the Lord take me Take me take me Take me take me, Lord
You are worthy Lord Your spirit is here The spirit of God is here moving our minds Take me make me Yours I am Yours, You are mine I am Yours, You are mine you are mine, Lord Glory to the King glory to our Lord We worship You alone worship You alone
Worthy, worthy You are worthy Worthy is the Lord worthy, worthy You are worthy worthy is the Lord Worthy are You Lord worthy, worthy Yes, You are worthy worthy is the Lord Worthy, worthy You are worthy Worthy is the Lord |
YouTube link: Alabaster Jar Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Walker Beach / Zach Neese Alabaster Jar lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music | |
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