“But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot (who was to give him up), said: ‘Why was not this perfume traded for three hundred pence, and the money given to the poor?’ (He said this, not because he had any love for the poor; but because he was a thief, and, having the money bag, took for himself what was put into it.) Then Jesus said, Let her be. Let her keep what she has for the day of my death. The poor you have ever with you, but me you have not forever,” John 12:4-8, BBE.
Are you able to see past your current situation and see your seat at the King’s table?
Martha was counted the lowest and judged by Judas for anointing the feet of Jesus with spikenard (perfumed oil).
Jesus is teaching Judas, who will betray him, that Martha is not wrong for honoring the feet of Jesus with the best.
Will a man rob God? Will you give God your very best? Are you willing to take your most prized possession and offer it as an offering and blessing unto God?
Martha understood the assignment!
Humbleness should be regarded first in all you do as a servant leader. Martha was the sister of Lazarus and witnessed her brothers resurrection. Martha knew Jesus personally, and considered Him a friend. Yet she humbled herself and became obedient to the calling and honor of Jesus Christ and blessed him with oil.
Don’t forget that Martha was one who did not fully understand or honor Jesus yet. She tried to get Jesus to tell Mary to help her around the house in Luke 10:40.
Martha’s humbleness is evidence not only of wisdom and knowledge of His purpose, but the maturity and servant leadership she had grown into personally.
Are we willing to be humble like Martha and understand when we are wrong and be willing to serve?
Will you die to yourself and produce ‘fruit’?
Our degree of growing is based upon how we take in the nutrients of heat, coolness, and water. The essentials of life are based and have a foundation in God. He is our breath, life, guidance, and protection. The fruit of the Spirit of God should reside in you, and remain. Just as Martha did, die to your humanness and produce fruit—because you’re worth it.
