Evening Meal for Bethany

Scripture wey we go read: Matthew 26:6–13

Wetin surround this passage: This woman for this passage most likely na Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha. Even though some people believe say she still be Mary of Magdala and the woman wey be sinner wey use tears anoint Jesus feet, e more likely say na three different women dem be. This woman use ointment wey cost well-well anoint Jesus for head, and this passage no talk say she be sinner or say she dey cry.

Even though the disciples show say dem no approve wetin she do, as dem talk say na waste of money, Jesus praise her. This one show say we must dey generous well-well as we dey worship Jesus. Nothing too good or too much for our Lord when you dey honour and worship Am.

Wetin to reflect on: Read this passage with prayer, and use these points if dem go help you.

Imagine say you dey there for this meal for the house of Simon wey get leprosy.
As you dey imagine the meal, turn your attention to this woman as she dey enter and honour Jesus with this anointing.
Think about how the disciples react. Why dem vex react like this? No be dem suppose dey grateful as dem see the love wey she get for Jesus?
Try imagine wetin dey this woman mind as she hear Jesus talk about the “beautiful” thing wey she do.
To end, think about how you yourself dey worship Jesus. You dey show your love reach like this? You dey hold back? How you fit honour our Lord more fully, so that you too go give Am beautiful worship?