You will always have the poor with you but not Jesus

You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me.”
John 12:8

Glory and honour be unto God for this beautiful day and the opportunity to rejoice and be glad in it.

Today is a remembrance of the Holy Wednesday and a significant day on which Jesus spoke about preparations for His death.

As the disciples had gathered with Jesus, Mary came with an expensive alabaster jar of perfume, broke it and washed Jesus’ feet with them and wiped with her hair. Judas Iscariot was offended by that act and stepped forward to indicate that the expensive oil should have been sold and the proceeds used to help the poor.

Jesus’ response to Judas is our scripture for today. Jesus made that statement to try and explain that Mary’s action was significant towards His death and the poor will always be with them to help. Judas Iscariot then took offence and went to betray Jesus Christ to the religious leaders. These 3 activities were all confirming Jesus was going to die to save us-The religious leaders were looking for Jesus to crucify Him, Judas Iscariot went to assist by betraying Him, Mary had anointed Jesus’ feet as preparation for His death.

May we acknowledge Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, may we make His death on the cross beneficial to us and all mankind. May the Lord help us to live completely for Christ all the days of our lives in Jesus Mighty name. Amen
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