DEVOTION ~ MOST PRESSING NEED

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Theme: Most Pressing Need
Text: John 12:7&8
7 But Jesus said, “Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. 8 For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always.”



Previous devotion taught us Judas Iscariot was not pleased the expensive oil was used to anoint Jesus. He saw it as a waste when the poor could be helped with the amount to be accrued if it were sold. The text for today is Jesus' response to Judas Iscariot's lament. The Lord made known the purpose of the oil and how pressing it is for Him to be anointed. He does not in any way imply we should not care for the poor but rather reflect on our priorities. The most pressing need must be met before jumping to the others. Dear beloved in the Lord, as Christians, this highlights the importance of recognising Jesus’ impending sacrifice on the cross in this lent season and the need to cherish our relationship with Him. It challenges us to consider what we want to give for our faith. Are we holding back, or ready to pour out our best in devotion? This passage calls us to reflect on our priorities and the significance of worship in our lives. It’s a reminder that true devotion often comes at a cost, and that is what makes it so meaningful. 



Let us Pray: Almighty God, help me to know how to prioritize issues of life especially in response to my relationship with You. This I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ. AMEN! 

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